PURAN KANUNGO

MALE, 1999-01-21
MBA, Batch 23 - 25
S&P Engagement Awardee | DUJAT Top 1.5%ile | Finance Club Secretary | Trained Flute Player
ACADEMIC PROFILE
B.A. (H) Business Economics Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University 7.81/10.00 2017-20
Class XII Goodley Public School, New Delhi (CBSE) 94.00% 2016-17
Class X Goodley Public School, New Delhi (CBSE) 10.00/10.00 2014-15
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
■ Obtained Top 10 %ile in under graduation across all semesters combined, within a cohort of 500+ students across University of Delhi 2020
■ Scored Top grades (O, A+ and A) in 13 out of 26 subjects offered in B.A. (H) Business Economics across the 6 semesters in SGGSCC 2020
■ Secured Top 1.5 %ile and attained an All India Rank of 291 among 25,000+ candidates in Delhi University Joint Admission Test 2020
■ Ranked among Top 3%ile by securing a position within Top 10 in batch of 200+ students in Grade XII Central Board examinations 2017
■ Excelled in Class X by obtaining 10 CGPA in all subjects and ranked within Top 5 %ile in a batch consisting of 200+ students 2015
■ Conferred with Academic Excellence Award in Class IX for securing 10 CGPA and ranked within Top 2 %ile among 200+ students 2014
■ Attained 1st Rank in school in SOF's International Mathematics Olympiad and secured a spot in Top 1 %ile among 100+ students 2014

WORK EXPERIENCE 20 Months

S&P Global Research & Data Analyst Oct'21-July'23
■ Research Associate, Private Equity, Traditional and Alternatives
■ Research Associate, Investment Management Profiles Team
■ Curated 50+ datapoints on Cap IQ Pro by analyzing 200+ Private Investment firms including hedge fund managers
■ Resolved 1,000+ client queries spanning across 20+ countries by collaborating with key stakeholders from 5+ areas
■ Strategised 40+ cross-functional processes as subject matter expert by liaising communications with 30+ data teams
■ Cleared backlog of 1,000+ cases with 100% quality as part of IAPD Maintenance process involving professionals
■ Administered 8% improvement in data accuracy and reliability by identifying company information discrepancies
■ Accrued benefits of 25+ hours by instigating a process enhancement through pre-post analysis and time study
■ Orchestrated 10+ capacity planning tasks to efficiently utilize resources that resulted in 30% increase in timeliness
Roles & ■ Synergised with Private Equity team on 20+ key stakeholders interactions by framing 50+ detailed explanations
Responsibilities – Curated 50+ data points on Cap IQ Pro by analyzing 200+ Private Investment entities including hedge funds
– Resolved 1,000+ client requests across 10+ countries by collaborating with key stakeholders from 5+ domains
– Strategised 40+ cross-functional processes as subject matter expert by liaising communications with 30+ teams
– Minimised Turn Around Time (TAT) by 20% by leading automation of workflow eliminating manual efforts
– Accomplished a 30% efficiency increase by transforming 1,000+ research points into insights for senior leaders
– Expanded coverage for 12,000+ clients by amplifying the data representation through Project BD Automation
– Averted payouts of USD 10,000+ by preventing 200+ potential client errors via identification of discrepancies
– Devised 30+ resolutions for 10+ key stakeholders queries by fostering synergies with the Private Equity team
– Examined 5+ investment strategies, clientele and asset classes of 20+ PE/VC companies as per client directives
■ Initiated and executed LEAN Project to save 252 hours annually by reducing redundancies by 30% within workflow
■ Mentored 5+ researchers by conducting 20+ training sessions to enhance knowledge of IAPD Maintenance process
Initiatives ■ Pioneered the IM Internal Engagement Committee focussed on an inclusive work environment for 12+ members
■ Stimulated 25+ hours efficiency gain and elevated data quality by 18% through workflow refinement and time study
■ Awarded with the silver data quality award and cash bonus for achieving 100% quality for 3 consecutive months
■ Received a Silver award and 4 Bronze Data Quality awards for sustaining 100% quality consecutively for 3 months
Achievements ■ Won the Cluster Logo Contest among 500+ participants and was granted the privilege to represent entire cluster
■ Felicitated with the Engagement Champion award for organising 10+ company-wide events with 250+ attendants
CERTIFICATIONS, INTERNSHIPS & PROJECTS
■ Certification - Certified Lean Facilitator 2023
S&P Global
– Obtained certification with 90%+ course accuracy and utilised knowledge to lead project using Kaizen technique
■ Certification - Financial Modelling and Valuation 2019
IB Institute – Affirmed financial viability of a real estate project by creating a model to calculate Net Present Value and IRR
– Created Discounted Cash Flow model of automobile company and calculated Enterprise Value and target price
■ Intern, Finance Department 2019
Merits Capital
– Conducted fundamental analysis of 8+ companies by interpreting the financial statements and analyzing ratios
Market Services
– Tested an algorithmic trading software and identified 10+ anomalies by placing 100+ trades on NOW platform
■ Project - Vittayan, Finance and Investment Cell 2019
– Empowered 500+ participants by imparting financial planning knowledge through visits to 10+ NGOs in Delhi
■ Project - Regression Analysis, Statistical Packages for Software Sciences 2019
SGGSCC
– Assessed relationship among Human Development Index variables using Regression Analysis on SPSS software
■ Project - B Plan 2019
– Conceptualized a startup plan in the tourism industry by conducting market research and financial feasibility
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
IIM Kozhikode ■ Elected Member, Cultural Committee 2023
■ General Secretary, Finance and Investment Cell 2019
SGGSCC
– Raised a sponsorship of INR 0.2mn+ for the cell by collaborating with 10+ different brands across 5+ domains
 – Spearheaded team of 60+ members involving 4 Projects, 4 departments and 2 flagship events of 1,000+ footfall
■ Organising Committee, BIL Conference 2019
– Orchestrated a conference with 2,000+ footfall that exceeded the previous year’s participation by more than 25%
– Boosted engagement by 200% and registrations by 30% through comprehensive social media marketing strategy
■ Executive Member, Equal Opportunity Cell 2017
– Facilitated awareness drives through 10+ quizzes, debates and rallies for empowerment of specially abled people
– Enlightened 200+ people by organising 5+ sensitisation workshops hosted by renowned speakers across India
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
■ Received 2nd Position among 200+ teams at ‘Scream & Stream’, the finance event organised by DDUC, DU 2019
■ Awarded 2nd Position at ‘Run-Bhoomi’, the strategy event conducted by SGGSCC, DU among 100+ teams 2019
Management ■ Secured 1st Position among 120+ teams at Lashkara’18, DU by focussing on strategic acumen and optimality 2018
■ Attained 3rd Position among 120+ teams at StockFather, the mock stock organized by Hansraj College, DU 2018
Cultural ■ Orchestrated an Inter-college music fest for 20+ colleges of DU as a part of the Surveen, SGGSCC music club 2020
■ Qualified to represent S&P Global Football team in corporate sports tournament competing with 15+ teams 2022
Sports ■ Secured 2nd position in the S&P Global Chess Tournament competing against 20+ people across Delhi NCR 2022
Social Service ■ Organised 10+ cleanliness drives and 2 major events as the member of National Service Scheme, SGGSCC 2019
Others ■ Hobbies- Flute, Cricket and Football
Email: purank27@iimklive.com www.linkedin.com/in/purankanungo Phone: +91 8860646100