Snigdha Datta
Bengaluru
Summary
Dedicated and result-driven finance professional with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Client-focused, detail-oriented, and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant,Climate Change & Carbon Advisory
WSP Consultants
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with strategic clients and stakeholders from various sectors across the Middle East region.
- Consulted the clients on a range of Sustainability and Carbon advisory services, such as Carbon Reporting, Decarbonization Pathway strategy development, GHG Reduction Action Plan, PAS 2080 compliance, and Carbon Due Diligence.
- Provided consultation on financed emissions under PCAF, GHG Protocol, IPCC and SASB requirements, and on reporting standards like TCFD and TNFD.
- Developed detailed Carbon Emissions Calculators, Decarbonization Pathway Models, and GHG Reduction measures for the clients.
- Consulted the clients on PAS 2080 requirements, enabling them to achieve sustainability certification.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Catered to diverse clients in the region, catering to their specific climate and sustainability requirements, and managing complex customer engagements.
- Delivered high-quality solutions for clients through comprehensive research and analysis of industry trends.
- Collaborated with internal teams like ESG, Waste Management, Buildings and Construction to develop customized solutions that addressed unique client needs.
- Mentored junior consultants, helping them enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to projects.
Research Associate
Reserve Bank of India
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported with the overall research and analysis during the G20 India Presidency, 2023
- Attended G20 Finance Track Ministerial, Deputies, and Working Group Meetings, formulated summaries and transcripts, and assisted with the drafts of the Communique, India's Chair Summary, and various Working Group-level notes
- Analyzed the macroeconomic as well as country-specific stance at various Working Group meetings, and assisted with the policy recommendations of the Indian Central Bank
- Worked on key Indian priorities around Sustainable Finance, International Financial Architecture, Financial Sector Issues, Financial Inclusion
- Collected and analyzed high frequency Economy-level data from Bloomberg to monitor the macro indicators of the G20 countries
ESG Client Coverage Associate
MSCI Inc.
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Acted as a liaison between clients and internal MSCI ESG Research teams for key client initiatives
- Managed a portfolio of dedicated clients with an average run-rate of ~USD 106K and a maximum of ~USD 170K
- Assisted clients on Sustainable Investment screening process and related queries on MSCI ESG Research including ESG Ratings, Climate Metrics, CVaR, Issuer Controversies, and Fund Research
- Managed client enquiry and issue resolution process and extended end-to-end support using Salesforce.com and other internal proprietary tools
- Obtained 90% customer satisfaction score within the vertical
- Liaised with cross-functional teams in effective and time-sensitive fashion for query resolution
Equity Research Analyst
Goldman Sachs International
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Responsible for assisting in the coverage of the European Medical Technology sector
- Developed in-depth understanding of the umbrella Pharmaceutical sector and the Medical Tech sector, and companies under active and passive coverage
- Developed models and assisted in maintaining the existing models, analyzed financial statements and management commentaries
- Conducted thorough research into stock, investment and trading opportunities to determine opportunity's value and risks involved
- Assisted in writing quarterly result reports, company update reports, and responding to client queries
Intern, Monetary Policy Division
Reserve Bank of India
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed the Impact of the Narrowing Policy Corridor on Inter-Bank Money Market Volatility in India
- Using the Risk Metric - EWMA Model - empirically established that RBI's objective of curbing volatility in short term money market can be achieved by narrowing the width of the LAF corridor
Summer Intern, Global Investment Division
Goldman Sachs International
04.2018 - 05.2018
- As an equity Research Intern with a focus on European Metals Sector was responsible for generating stock ideas, building detailed models, maintaining existing ones and conducting primary and secondary research
- Received a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) as a commendation for performance during the Summer Internship Program
Account Executive
Innovative Education Network (IEN) Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2016
- In-charge of handling books of accounts and establishing relationship between education institutions in U.K for IEN
- Part of the project management team for a U.K.-based university; managed their accounts and administration in India in coordination with the senior management of the firm in Delhi
- Cultivated pipeline of clients and potential company partners.
CA Article Trainee
Falod and Khandelwal
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted in direct tax-related matter before the Income-tax Officials, the Appellate Tribunal, and at the High Court
- Conducted statutory audits, balance sheet audits, and filed annual returns of Private Limited Companies
Education
Master of Science, Finance - Finance
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
H. R. College of Commerce and Economics
2013
CA Inter level - Accounting, Taxation, Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2011
Senior School Certificate (CBSE) -
R. N. Podar High School
2010
Secondary School Certificate (CBSE) -
R. N. Podar High School
2008
Skills
- Sustainable Finance
- Climate Action Plan
- Decarbonization Pathway
- Data Visualization using Tableau
- Building client relationships
- Client consulting on ESG products
- Investment analysis
- Stock market monitoring
- Financial forecasting and analysis
- Financial modelling
- Pivot table development
- SAP FICO (Finance and Controlling)
- Predictive Analysis
- Team management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Bengali
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- AI and Sustainability, NASBA
- ESG and Procurement - Decarbonize Supply Base, LinkedIn
- Reporting Emissions under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, UNCCC
- SAP FICO
- CA-Inter
Timeline
Senior Consultant,Climate Change & Carbon Advisory
WSP Consultants
08.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Reserve Bank of India
12.2022 - 08.2023
ESG Client Coverage Associate
MSCI Inc.
09.2020 - 04.2022
Equity Research Analyst
Goldman Sachs International
04.2019 - 04.2020
Intern, Monetary Policy Division
Reserve Bank of India
06.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Intern, Global Investment Division
Goldman Sachs International
04.2018 - 05.2018
Account Executive
Innovative Education Network (IEN) Pvt Ltd
09.2014 - 06.2016
CA Article Trainee
Falod and Khandelwal
08.2011 - 08.2014
Master of Science, Finance - Finance
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
H. R. College of Commerce and Economics
CA Inter level - Accounting, Taxation, Auditing
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Senior School Certificate (CBSE) -
R. N. Podar High School
Secondary School Certificate (CBSE) -
R. N. Podar High School
- AI and Sustainability, NASBA
- ESG and Procurement - Decarbonize Supply Base, LinkedIn
- Reporting Emissions under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution, UNCCC
- SAP FICO
- CA-Inter
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