Abhimanyu Mahansaria

Part of Valuation Risk Management Team - which acts as a control function to conduct Independent Price Verification and valuation risk assessment of the entire portfolio of Swiss Re. - Conducted valuation and assessed the inherent valuation risks in the Insurance Linked Securities Portfolio - comprising Catastrophe [Cat] and Mortality [Life] bonds, Industry Linked Warranties [ILWs], and Catastrophe [Cat] swaps. - Developed an intricate understanding of the valuation and the inherent valuation risk drivers, payoffs and risk measures of the different underlying zero curve productions of OIS rates, Interbank rates, inflation rates and seasonality, cross currency curves and basis rates, and other rates across 30 different currencies for the valuation of the derivatives book at Swiss Re. These act as key rate inputs for derivatives valuations. - Responsible for conducting the valuation of OTC cross currency swaps, interest rate swaps, inflation swaps, and forward interest rate swaps, legacy trades, hedges, and other securities within this book. This entailed understanding and documenting payoff structures of these swaps, key drivers of valuation risks and developing an effective procurement, usage, and valuation of underlying inputs for valuation of these products. - Led reporting of key valuation results and related events - produced key risk indicators, key performance metrics, RCSAs, valuation risks, operational issues and documentation for the Pricing and Verification Committee, Asset Valuation Committee and business unit CROs at Swiss Re. - Judged and documented valuation risks in the Collateral and SecLending Portfolio.

Client: International Cosmetics Manufacturer - Recommended a sustainable, strategic, scaleable, subscription based Kiosk Model for the client. - Created a robust pitch deck, meticulously incorporating key metrics such as Go-to-Market strategy, SWOT, PESTEL, STP analysis, competitor analysis, comprehensive market overview, and in-depth industry research. - Conducted extensive research into potential expansion opportunities for the client in other countries. Delved into market dynamics and consumer preferences, enabling us to make well-informed recommendations for targeted marketing strategies across various avenues. - Formulated a comprehensive 60-day action plan for the client, outlining a precise strategy and marketing roadmap. Client: Biscuit Manufacturer in Indian and Foreign Markets - Performed Capital Budgeting, Feasibility Check and Analysis, Financial Modelling, Geographical Mapping and Project Appraisal for a client, looking to explore alternatives in Manufacturing. - Conducted a Market Research Analysis and In-Depth Value Chain Analysis and Set-Up, from Procurement to Final Sales. - Developed HR Strategies for the client to kickstart hiring and administrative facilities. Client: AI Integrated Toothbrush Manufacturer Start-Up in Indian Market •Collected primary data, conducted in-depth analysis, and formulated strategic recommendations for a client. Developed a comprehensive go-to-market strategy and performed a rigorous sanity check of Total Addressable Market (TAM) for the client.

Appointed as the Joint Secretary of the Club, my primary task for the management of all the Live Projects that went on in the club, along with the management of 100+ junior and senior consultants. Formalised the structure for University Grants Commission [UGC] acknowledgment of the club wherein a pipeline was created to acknowledge every completed project by the UGC, MoE, GoI. Initiated and started the Fellowship Initiative wherein students of the college at large got exposure to Live Projects. Helped in website and social media development and boost. Engaged in 5+ Live Projects at the undergraduate level with different body corporates. Headed the Editorial Board of the Club, wherein we worked on Industry and Consulting Primers, CaseBooks and Guesstimates. Facilitated in the process of creation of Annual Reports, Project Reports and Live Project Management.

As a Senior Consultant, I was additionally entrusted with Preparation of Client Reports and Pitch Decks to convert potential clients into long term associations. Additionally, I played an instrumental role in establishment of the club to obtain Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] certification and helped in the set-up of a pipeline structure to obtain CSR funds from corporates and utilise them effectively for the upliftment of social causes such as spreading awareness about Management Consulting in the college, publication of the XCC CaseBook etc. I was also additionally involved in the preparation of Detailed Project Reports for completed projects, future further ideation of the club and how the club would take up, manage and operate with Live Projects. This involved setting up a formal structure for Project Management, Operational Efficiency and automating various tasks.

As a junior consultant, I was entrusted with the responsibility of handling a major chunk of on-ground operations of the club. This involved coordinating with the administration for various different documentation work and approvals, grants and so on. I was also a part of the Research and Development Department, where I carried out extensive research on "Environmental Sustainability" and "Cost Structures" as part of a report on "The Future of EV in India" As a member of the Public Relations Department, my ambit included outreach and Ideation on Client Conversions for the club.

Acted as the Student Convenor and Chief Coordinator for the National, Annual, Academic Flagship Summit of the Economics Department of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. The work ambit included the entire management of the fest, spanning across Financial and Event management and moderation, logistical overlooking, overall operational and administrative efficiencies and processes, to inviting respected Calcutta University delegation and dignitaries.

- A working committee member for the annual, flagship, inter college event of the society, Confluence. - Actively worked in the publication of the annual magazine of the Economics Department of the college, Eco Echoes, and composed, edited and coordinated articles for the same.

As the class representative, I managed to serve as a Working Committee Member in the freshman year of college itself. My work ambit included coordinating and compiling different Economic articles and papers for the Annual Economic Magazine of the Economics Department, the Eco Echoes.

Appointed as the Class Representative [CR] of the class at SXC for 3 consecutive years. Helped organise multiple events, leading magazine publications and coordinating events with other colleges. Also facilitated in project management, faculty coordination and liaison intra and inter departmentally.

Conducted drives for companies like Accenture, DE Shaw, Times group and Bharat Petroleum. Actively participated in searching for new contacts to further the cause of the placement cell. Also, an active part of the recruitment and inductions process for new volunteers of the placement cell, by conducting Group Discussions and Personal Interviews for the same.

A fixed term data analyst for Haas Business School, UC Berkely. Worked on inferential statistics, regression models and analysis using MS Excel, to study the data sets concerning migration of Indians to the United States in early to mid 20th century, and an in depth analysis of the demographics of East India.

During my senior years in high school, and as a freshman in college, I have worked as an associate manager for Camac, Petrol Pump in Kolkata. Started as an accountant and got promoted to associate manager in eight months. The work ambit included periodic stock audits, compiling Daily Cash and bank accounts, oil tankers decantation and Procurement and renewal of Food Supply Licenses, Explosive and Trade Licenses and meeting the necessary statutory requirements of the firm.

1/20 out of the 100 seniors from the school who had applied for the first ever Indian-Australian Student Exchange Programme between St. Xavier's College,Kolkata and All Saints Anglican School, Gold Coast, Brisbane. Engaged in social service and gained much needed valuable exposure to international standards of schooling.

GPA - 8.3/10 [absolute]