Akash Agarwal

About Akash Agarwal

Results-driven financial professional with over 16 years of experience managing global…

Experience

1. Director- Investment and Treasury Management

   Photon

   Jan 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As a seasoned financial professional, I have successfully managed a diverse portfolio of investments in equity, debt, structured products, and commodities across the globe, including India. My role encompasses several key achievements, including the meticulous management of weekly treasury reporting for Indian equities and international products such as bonds, IRS, and loans, detailing purchases, sales, and profit/loss metrics. My detailed reports have provided critical insights, aiding strategic decision-making.I have excelled in coordinating closely with management to raise debt from banks for working capital by preparing comprehensive information decks for investors that cover company profiles, credit ratings, financial details, and projections. My efforts have ensured timely debt payments, monitored security cover for secured borrowings, and reviewed security statements. Additionally, I have effectively reported on covenants, post-disbursal conditions, interest costs, and economic events like monetary policies by the Fed/RBI for management and board reviews, ensuring informed decision-making.Furthermore, I have successfully managed hedging forex exposure, handled MTM calculations, and interacted with bank treasuries. My proactive stakeholder and promoter interactions, management of the transition from LIBOR to alternate reference rates for foreign borrowing, and monthly account reconciliations with the accounts team to calculate the company’s net worth have been pivotal. Moreover, my oversight of cash management for group companies and subsidiaries, along with conducting risk management, financial projections, and peer comparisons, has significantly enhanced financial stability and strategic planning.