Varun Balasubramanyan
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Microsoft Excel - Data Analysis with Excel Pivot Tables
UdemySep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Excel Crash Course - Spreadsheet Formulas for Finance
Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)Sep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Part 1
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Marketing - Wharton University
Coursera Course CertificatesDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Operations Management - Wharton University
Coursera Course CertificatesDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Finance Accounting - Wharton Univerity
Coursera Course CertificatesNov, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Corporate Finance - Wharton University
Coursera Course CertificatesOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Managing Your Time, Money, and Career: MBA Insights for Undergraduates - University of California
Coursera Verified CertificatesJan, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Valentia Partners
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting Analyst
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Mar 2022 - Present
Valentia Partners is a Financial Services Management Consulting firm that specializes in shaping, planning, and executing strategic programmes for our partners. Valentia provides their expertise across various verticals of the financial landscape such as banks, payment providers, wealth management, and fintech (crypto). Since joining the firm, I have been involved in various areas both internally for the business and on the project: Internal Work: 1. Developed a study on various… Show more Valentia Partners is a Financial Services Management Consulting firm that specializes in shaping, planning, and executing strategic programmes for our partners. Valentia provides their expertise across various verticals of the financial landscape such as banks, payment providers, wealth management, and fintech (crypto). Since joining the firm, I have been involved in various areas both internally for the business and on the project: Internal Work: 1. Developed a study on various trends in the fintech landscape. 2. Provide the latest updates in the payments field to the rest of the company on a weekly basis. 3. Developing a preliminary study on the potential acquisition of a wealth management firm and proposing. 4. Opportunities for Valentia Partners from a post-acquisition perspective. 5. Developed and presented a refresher session focused on slide quality. 6. Part of the Research & Content team, developing decks and articles on specific trends in the financial landscape. 7. Part of the Diversity & Inclusion team, researching best practices for improving internal practice & expanding knowledge of the different cultural events. External Workload: 1. Part of a data transformation project for a local bank where my objective involves prioritizing and addressing root cause issues that have been identified from within the Financial Crime teams, and from the analysis conducted by the wider programme as well. 2. Part of the technology team for a local bank where my objective involves leading bringing a third-party solution to solve a specific data quality issue. Show less Valentia Partners is a Financial Services Management Consulting firm that specializes in shaping, planning, and executing strategic programmes for our partners. Valentia provides their expertise across various verticals of the financial landscape such as banks, payment providers, wealth management, and fintech (crypto). Since joining the firm, I have been involved in various areas both internally for the business and on the project: Internal Work: 1. Developed a study on various… Show more Valentia Partners is a Financial Services Management Consulting firm that specializes in shaping, planning, and executing strategic programmes for our partners. Valentia provides their expertise across various verticals of the financial landscape such as banks, payment providers, wealth management, and fintech (crypto). Since joining the firm, I have been involved in various areas both internally for the business and on the project: Internal Work: 1. Developed a study on various trends in the fintech landscape. 2. Provide the latest updates in the payments field to the rest of the company on a weekly basis. 3. Developing a preliminary study on the potential acquisition of a wealth management firm and proposing. 4. Opportunities for Valentia Partners from a post-acquisition perspective. 5. Developed and presented a refresher session focused on slide quality. 6. Part of the Research & Content team, developing decks and articles on specific trends in the financial landscape. 7. Part of the Diversity & Inclusion team, researching best practices for improving internal practice & expanding knowledge of the different cultural events. External Workload: 1. Part of a data transformation project for a local bank where my objective involves prioritizing and addressing root cause issues that have been identified from within the Financial Crime teams, and from the analysis conducted by the wider programme as well. 2. Part of the technology team for a local bank where my objective involves leading bringing a third-party solution to solve a specific data quality issue. Show less
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BeasyUP
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Consultant
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May 2021 - Aug 2022
1. Supporting and advising growing start-up companies. 2. Fostering deep and genuine relationships often results in our ability to help produce unexpected results. 3. Working with entrepreneurs and helping them create their version of the future. 1. Supporting and advising growing start-up companies. 2. Fostering deep and genuine relationships often results in our ability to help produce unexpected results. 3. Working with entrepreneurs and helping them create their version of the future.
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Flashpoint Venture Capital
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Capital Analyst
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Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
Flashpoint Venture Capital (VC) is an international VC firm (with equity and debt funds) which invests in software and technology startups. Portfolio: Shazam (sold to Apple), Guesty (Airbnb property management platform), Learn2play (E-learning platform for E-sport), etc. 1. Dealflow generation: finding new investment opportunities and reaching out to founders 2. Target company evaluation: Company Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis 3. Participating… Show more Flashpoint Venture Capital (VC) is an international VC firm (with equity and debt funds) which invests in software and technology startups. Portfolio: Shazam (sold to Apple), Guesty (Airbnb property management platform), Learn2play (E-learning platform for E-sport), etc. 1. Dealflow generation: finding new investment opportunities and reaching out to founders 2. Target company evaluation: Company Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis 3. Participating in deal execution 4. Portfolio company support Show less Flashpoint Venture Capital (VC) is an international VC firm (with equity and debt funds) which invests in software and technology startups. Portfolio: Shazam (sold to Apple), Guesty (Airbnb property management platform), Learn2play (E-learning platform for E-sport), etc. 1. Dealflow generation: finding new investment opportunities and reaching out to founders 2. Target company evaluation: Company Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis 3. Participating… Show more Flashpoint Venture Capital (VC) is an international VC firm (with equity and debt funds) which invests in software and technology startups. Portfolio: Shazam (sold to Apple), Guesty (Airbnb property management platform), Learn2play (E-learning platform for E-sport), etc. 1. Dealflow generation: finding new investment opportunities and reaching out to founders 2. Target company evaluation: Company Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Market Analysis 3. Participating in deal execution 4. Portfolio company support Show less
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Transcend Partners
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Spain
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technology M&A Analyst Intern
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Jul 2020 - Apr 2021
1. Conducted market research on Target companies in the fintech sector located in Latin America. 2. Analyzed the latest trends in the tech space in Spain, Italy, and Portugal 3. Conducted Market research on potential M&A targets for clients 1. Conducted market research on Target companies in the fintech sector located in Latin America. 2. Analyzed the latest trends in the tech space in Spain, Italy, and Portugal 3. Conducted Market research on potential M&A targets for clients
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Credit Suisse
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Switzerland
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Training Intern
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Jul 2020 - Jul 2020
Virtual training program on Private Banking. Virtual training program on Private Banking.
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ROI Advisory DMCC
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United Arab Emirates
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Investment Analyst
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2019
1. Conducted Financial modeling for business valuation 2. Developed teasers and IM for potential investors/buyers 3. Handled valuation studies for a number of businesses 4. Gained familiarity with different industries including FMCG distribution, healthcare, etc. 1. Conducted Financial modeling for business valuation 2. Developed teasers and IM for potential investors/buyers 3. Handled valuation studies for a number of businesses 4. Gained familiarity with different industries including FMCG distribution, healthcare, etc.
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Jasmine Experts
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Al Karama, Dubai
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Partner
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2018
1. Established in Dec 2012 a retail & wholesale business for fresh flowers imported from India 2. Employed a team of 4 florists and 4 support staff including purchase and delivery 3. Streamlined sourcing of flowers from India 4. Used digital marketing communication tools to reach effectively Indian & Arabic communities in UAE 5. Created a strong brand name for high quality fresh Indian flowers and value added products 6. By early 2017, started looking for investors to exit… Show more 1. Established in Dec 2012 a retail & wholesale business for fresh flowers imported from India 2. Employed a team of 4 florists and 4 support staff including purchase and delivery 3. Streamlined sourcing of flowers from India 4. Used digital marketing communication tools to reach effectively Indian & Arabic communities in UAE 5. Created a strong brand name for high quality fresh Indian flowers and value added products 6. By early 2017, started looking for investors to exit the business 7. In June 2018, completed the divestment process by selling the business to a strategic investor Show less 1. Established in Dec 2012 a retail & wholesale business for fresh flowers imported from India 2. Employed a team of 4 florists and 4 support staff including purchase and delivery 3. Streamlined sourcing of flowers from India 4. Used digital marketing communication tools to reach effectively Indian & Arabic communities in UAE 5. Created a strong brand name for high quality fresh Indian flowers and value added products 6. By early 2017, started looking for investors to exit… Show more 1. Established in Dec 2012 a retail & wholesale business for fresh flowers imported from India 2. Employed a team of 4 florists and 4 support staff including purchase and delivery 3. Streamlined sourcing of flowers from India 4. Used digital marketing communication tools to reach effectively Indian & Arabic communities in UAE 5. Created a strong brand name for high quality fresh Indian flowers and value added products 6. By early 2017, started looking for investors to exit the business 7. In June 2018, completed the divestment process by selling the business to a strategic investor Show less
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Protiviti Middle East Member Firm
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Capital Projects Analyst
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
I am an Analyst in the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects Consulting and these are the various Projects I have worked on; 1. Procurement Diagnostic Review - Real Estate Developer 2. Internal Audit of Project - Ports 3. Standard Policy & Procedure Restructuring - Contractor & Manufacturing company (RMC) 4. Internal Audit of the Finance Department - Retail Distributor 5. Forensics Services for IBAN Verification & Lease Records & Payments - Oil &… Show more I am an Analyst in the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects Consulting and these are the various Projects I have worked on; 1. Procurement Diagnostic Review - Real Estate Developer 2. Internal Audit of Project - Ports 3. Standard Policy & Procedure Restructuring - Contractor & Manufacturing company (RMC) 4. Internal Audit of the Finance Department - Retail Distributor 5. Forensics Services for IBAN Verification & Lease Records & Payments - Oil & Gas Company Show less I am an Analyst in the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects Consulting and these are the various Projects I have worked on; 1. Procurement Diagnostic Review - Real Estate Developer 2. Internal Audit of Project - Ports 3. Standard Policy & Procedure Restructuring - Contractor & Manufacturing company (RMC) 4. Internal Audit of the Finance Department - Retail Distributor 5. Forensics Services for IBAN Verification & Lease Records & Payments - Oil &… Show more I am an Analyst in the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects Consulting and these are the various Projects I have worked on; 1. Procurement Diagnostic Review - Real Estate Developer 2. Internal Audit of Project - Ports 3. Standard Policy & Procedure Restructuring - Contractor & Manufacturing company (RMC) 4. Internal Audit of the Finance Department - Retail Distributor 5. Forensics Services for IBAN Verification & Lease Records & Payments - Oil & Gas Company Show less
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ROI Advisory DMCC
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Analyst
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2017
1. Reviewing audited financial statements of clients and prepare a summary. 2. Conducting an operation review for clients, for analyzing the process advantages in the industry 3. Assisting in the preparation of Information Memorandum 1. Reviewing audited financial statements of clients and prepare a summary. 2. Conducting an operation review for clients, for analyzing the process advantages in the industry 3. Assisting in the preparation of Information Memorandum
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Protiviti Middle East Member Firm
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Business Analyst
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
1. Gained familiarity with assignments including a. Market Research (both primary and secondary) b. Drafting Business Proposal / Technical Proposal c. Forensics Study 2. Gained familiarity with different sectors including: a. Ports b. Aviation c. Logistics 3. Compiled knowledge papers on a. Infrastructure b. Public transportation 1. Gained familiarity with assignments including a. Market Research (both primary and secondary) b. Drafting Business Proposal / Technical Proposal c. Forensics Study 2. Gained familiarity with different sectors including: a. Ports b. Aviation c. Logistics 3. Compiled knowledge papers on a. Infrastructure b. Public transportation
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TECHNOFAB Steel Manufacturing LLC
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Ras al Khor
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Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
1. Gained familiarity with the process of design and manufacturing of various industrial products 2. Streamlined communication chain between the employees in different levels 3. Reviewed production performance of each division 4. Analyzed effectiveness of various marketing activities 1. Gained familiarity with the process of design and manufacturing of various industrial products 2. Streamlined communication chain between the employees in different levels 3. Reviewed production performance of each division 4. Analyzed effectiveness of various marketing activities
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Education
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2019 - 2020
ESADE Business & Law School
Master of Science - MS, Finance -
2012 - 2016
Birla Institute Of Technology and Science, Pilani Dubai
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering -
2020 - 2020
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Study Tour, Global Financial Topics -
2007 - 2012
Delhi Private School
Science, 82% in CBSE 12th Boards
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