Raghav Sharma | Male, 21 Years
raghavm0025@[Link] | 8696401906 | Jaipur, Rajasthan
CFA Level 1 Candidate | Financial Modeling & Valuations | SQL | MS Office | VBA & Macros | Python | R
SUMMARY
Ambitious finance graduate with a keen interest in hardcore finance. Passionate about analyzing financial data, developing
investment strategies, and mastering fundamental and technical analysis. Seeking a challenging entry-level position to apply my
BBA in Finance Management and contribute to the growth of a dynamic financial organization. Eager to learn from experienced
professionals and immerse myself in the world of hardcore finance.
EDUCATION
BBA ( Finance Management) Poornima University, Jaipur 70% 2023
Class XII Maheshwari Public School, Jaipur 82% 2020
Class X Maheshwari Public School, Jaipur 62% 2018
CERTIFICATES
Certificate in Financial Modeling • Developed and analysed complex financial models for investment decisions, including
& Valuations DCFs, LBOs, and sensitivity analysis.
(The Wallstreet School) • Demonstrated proficiency in multiple valuation methods, including DCF, multiples, and
comparable company analysis.
• Mastered financial statement analysis and ratio interpretation to assess the financial
health of companies.
INTERNSHIPS
Finance Intern • Assisted my manager with financial data analysis and reporting tasks.
(1 May 2022 - 31 July 2022) • Prepared financial presentations and dashboards.
(3 Months) • Conducted research on industry trends and competitor analysis.
(Bajaj Finserv) • Help with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Gained relevant exposure to various financial products and services offered by Bajaj
Finserv and its business model.
• Learned about financial regulations and compliance requirements.
VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS
• Identified an ideal M&A target for a client based on an assessment of their strategic and
financial criteria.
JPMorgan Chase Investment
• Constructed a DCF model to calculate the valuation of the M&A target and adjusted the
Banking Job Simulation on
model to account for a competitor bid and supply chain interruption.
Forage - May 2024
• Created a 2-pager for the client containing a company profile and summary of the
auction process.
• Identified an ideal acquisition target for a client based on a SWOT analysis and
assessment of their strategic criteria.
Bank of America Investment • Constructed a DCF model to calculate the implied equity and share value of the
Banking virtual experience acquisition target.
program on Forage - May 2024 • Completed a sensitivity analysis to illustrate how the target’s valuation would change as
variables change.
• Created a company profile summarizing all key information about the target.
• Completed a job simulation where acting as a buyside analyst for a hypothetical client,
Big Box Retail, who were looking to acquire a small retail company.
• Created a company profile for the target.
Citi Investment Banking Job
• Developed a five-year financial projection using a simple income statement model in
Simulation on Forage - June 2024
Excel.
• Drafted a comparative company analysis.
• Synthesized an investor update into an internal summary report.
SKILLS
• Financial Modeling & Valuation. • Investment Banking Fundamentals.
• Financial Analysis & Forecasting. • Accounting & Bookkeeping Principles.
• Microsoft Office Suite. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills. • Team player and adaptable.
LIVE PROJECTS
• Created my personal portfolio website ([Link]) using wordpress as a part of my BBA program.
• During my internship at Bajaj Finserv, I studied the increase in deployment and usage of QR Code technology to measure the
incremental effect in business and submitted a report to my manager.
• Developed a financial model forecasting future projections of Heieken Inc.
• Prepared DCF, Trading Comps, valuation model and report of Pepsico Inc.
• Created DCF, Trading Comps, Transaction Comps and Football Field analysis valuation model and report on merger of Keurig
Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Appeared in CAT 2023 examination and scored 78%ile.
• Co-authored and managed a team of 4 people while writing a research paper titled “E-Commerce Personalization in the Age of
AI: Beyond Product Recommendations”, which is presented in IC4E.
POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Member of Theatre Club at my college in 2020.
• Conducted several university level fests each year (Lakshya, Paradox) as well as department level fests (Gestion, IC4E) in the
college as the member of the student council.
• Elected as Co-Chair of Literature and Theatre Club of the college in 2021.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
• Set up 2 shops in children’s day exhibition for 1 day and eventually earned 33% profit on cost.
• Represented my school at badminton district championship.