Bhushan Kedar

About Bhushan Kedar

Dedicated professional with a proven track record in driving strategic growth and…

Experience

1. Director Funds and Fixed Income Research

   Crisil

   Oct 2006 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Orchestrating the establishment of comprehensive plans, budgets, and results measurements, ensuring the achievement of business objectives through effective resource allocation and timely decision-making· Pioneering the expansion of the valuations vertical, introducing diverse valuation services for fixed-income instruments, and scaling operations to deliver over daily valuations for 200+ clients, covering sovereign, state government, corporate bonds, and market-linked debentures, as well as valuations for hybrid, unlisted equity, and startups· Transforming the index business by launching a series of standard and custom indices, successfully managing 200+ indices for 100+ clients, catering to benchmarking and index-linked fund requirements· Implementing a robust monitoring framework and governance reviews to ensure high metrics for quality and timeliness, while actively seeking client feedback to maintain service excellence· Spearheading strategies for multiple growth areas as the Head of Coalition Greenwich, including benchmarking and platform solutions for global asset managers and family offices· Leading diverse technology projects and managing the entire project management lifecycle, ensuring a strong governance framework for accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and budget constraints· Ensured 90%+ client retention and targeted business growth through effective engagement with clients across functions, key industry stakeholders, regulators, etc. Key client segments included mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, etc· Driving corporate treasury solutions for some of the largest treasuries in India, reviewing investment policies and processes, creating product selection processes, monitoring portfolio performance, and presenting findings to key stakeholders· Ensuring alignment of policies and frameworks for financial benchmarks with market nuances, regulatory requirements, and global best practices

Education

• SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

  Masters in Management Studies, Finance, General

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2000 — 2004

• R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Capital Markets
• Mutual Funds
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Mis
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Valuation
• Financial Modeling
• Investment Banking
• Equity Research
• Business Development
• Management