Equity Research & Capital Markets

Turning Data
Into Conviction

Institutional sales coverage specialist managing relationships with PMS, AIFs and insurance funds; primary point of contact for investment ideas, allocations and execution support.

32 Mo
Work Experience
CFA L2
Cleared First Attempt
84/100
NISM Research Analyst
9.21
B.E. CGPA
About

I am a CFA Charterholder and equity analyst with deep expertise in Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors. My work focuses on bottom-up fundamental research, DCF and comparable company analysis, and translating complex financial data into clear, high-conviction investment theses.

Prior to my current role, I contributed to coverage teams at leading asset managers and investment banks across Mumbai and London, building rigorous models that track both macro developments and company-specific catalysts.

I am driven by intellectual rigor, data integrity, and the discipline to remain objective in dynamic market environments.

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Good analysis is not about having more data — it is about asking better questions and having the conviction to act on the answers.

— Manasa Basavaraju, CFA
Experience

Career Timeline

Nov 2022 – May 2023
Axis Capital
Institutional Sales
Mumbai, India

Institutional sales coverage specialist managing relationships with PMS, AIFs and insurance funds. Worked closely on live deals with trading, research and ECM teams to build allocation demand, facilitate price discovery and ensure successful deal closures. Actively involved in block placements, sourcing institutional interest and coordinating with the desk.

Institutional SalesBlock PlacementsECMPMS/AIF
2023 – 2024
Axis Capital
Corporate Autumn Intern
Mumbai, India

Engaged in Management Sales Teach-ins to address key sales team queries and equip for roadshows. Conducted primary data analysis for proposals in SEBI's Consultation Paper on Index Derivatives. Analysed India's passive investing growth, forecasting trends based on US market developments. Presented on global derivatives market comparing regulations, participant mix and product offerings.

DerivativesSEBI ResearchPassive InvestingSales
Dates on CV
KPMG
Associate Consultant
India

Onboarded $28M worth US banking entity into Workday ERP. Institutionalised and optimised financial processes. Maintained 90%+ quality compliance for 50+ ERP project portfolios within the Quality Management System.

Workday ERPQMS$28M OnboardingBanking
Sep 2020 – Oct 2022
Deloitte Consulting
Analyst
India

Wireframed ledger accounts with hierarchies and accounting details, transforming business event data. Reduced processing time by 70% by creating SQL scripts, digitising conversion while loading legacy data. Developed and customised balance sheet reports by analysing client legacy data. Hosted seminar for 200+ employees as lead speaker on Advanced Security in Workday Implementation.

SQLWorkdayERP70% Efficiency Gain
Research

Selected Reports

TelecomBuy
AIRTEL

Bharti Airtel: Corporate Valuation via DCF & Relative Analysis

Performed DCF and relative valuation to compute intrinsic value of Bharti Airtel. Developed a comprehensive 5-year financial model incorporating revenue drivers, margin assumptions and terminal value.

PGDM ProjectRead Report →
Technology
TATATECH

Tata Tech IPO: Stakeholder Impact & Financial Implications

Analysed the Tata Tech IPO and its impact on key stakeholders. Assessed financial implications of the IPO including valuation multiples, grey market premium, and post-listing performance expectations.

Investment BankingRead Report →
Derivatives
INDEX

SEBI Consultation Paper: Index Derivatives — Primary Data Analysis

Conducted primary data analysis for proposals in SEBI's Consultation Paper on Index Derivatives. Compared global derivatives regulations, participant mix and product offerings across major exchanges.

Axis Capital, 2024Read Report →
Multi-SectorBuy
PORTFOLIO

Security Selection: Min-Correlation, Max Sharpe-Ratio Portfolio

Curated a virtual portfolio of stocks from different sectors with minimum inter-stock correlation and maximum Sharpe ratio, applying Modern Portfolio Theory principles to optimise risk-adjusted returns.

PGDM ProjectRead Report →
Skills

Expertise & Tools

Valuation & Modelling
DCF Analysis90%
Relative Valuation88%
Financial Modelling85%
Sensitivity Analysis82%
Platforms & Data
Bloomberg Terminal88%
Workday ERP92%
LSEG / Refinitiv78%
Capital Markets85%
Technical Skills
SQL80%
Excel / Modelling90%
Data Analysis82%
QMS / ERP85%
Domain Expertise
Equity Research88%
Derivatives80%
Fixed Income / FX75%
Institutional Sales85%
Education

Credentials & Qualifications

Postgraduate
PGDM – Finance Management
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
2023 – 2025
Undergraduate
B.E. – Electrical & Electronics Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
2020 · CGPA 9.21/10
Certification
CFA Level 2
CFA Institute — Cleared First Attempt, 90%+ in Quant Methods
2025
Certification
NISM Research Analyst (Series XV)
NISM — 84/100 correct answers
2024
Contact

Get in Touch

Open to speaking engagements, research collaborations, and select full-time opportunities.

b.manasa101@gmail.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/manasa-basavaraju-spjimr/
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Mumbai, India