Shikha Sharma: Using Discounted Cash Flow Approach
Shikha Sharma: Using Discounted Cash Flow Approach
Shikha Sharma: Using Discounted Cash Flow Approach
0 (Top 3%); CGPA: 3.53/4 (Term 4) Selected from among 30 teams by a mid-market Investment Bank to assist in evaluating GBP 25 million listing of an African lottery operator on Alternate Investment Market (AIM), London - Assessing attractiveness of online lottery business in 6 African countries - Building valuation model and preparing investor presentation Top 10 teams to be selected from among 40 in the Venture Capital Investment Competition organized by UNC Kenan-Flager Business School - Devised investment criteria, evaluated the plan, prepared investment report and recommended improvements Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi 2004-07 Bachelor of Commerce, Honors; 73.7% Amongst top 10% / 5000+ students in Delhi University St. Anselms School, Jaipur 2002-04 Best Student Award for consistently outperforming in academics and co-curricular activities; Rank 1 in Class XII WORK EXPERIENCE Inductis India Pvt. Ltd. Acquired by EXL Service Senior Financial Analyst 2007-10
Analysis and Problem Solving Advised a top 5 US Credit Card Company on extending short term credit line to a high-end luxury retail player - Conducted in-depth study on the US high end retail industry; Interviewed experts (ex-CEOs and VPs) - Built a Probability of Liquidation model using discounted cash flow approach Advised a US based US$1 bn PE client on investment opportunities in the Financial Technology and Services space - Involved right from deal sourcing to industry and company diligence - Developed investment themes, identified revenue drivers, assessed business model, sustainability of earnings Strategy and Business Development Worked independently with Inductis founder to assess financial health of EXLs subprime mortgage clients - Evaluated each companys performance relative to industry benchmarks and key financial multiples - Prepared a report for the Executive Committee of EXL assessing the possibility of a turnaround of two clients Built a state of market study on Insurance Offshore space; used by the CEO as a sales pitch to prospective clients - Interviewed existing clients of EXL to gather insights and perspectives on the current state and future outlook - Reviewed the best practices of the Insurance industry with respect to off-shoring of business processes - Built a case for prospective clients to leverage EXL for their offshore operations - Commended by the CEO for the rigor in analysis and the quality of output Client Communication and Employee Development Managed client communication on a forecasting engagement with a Top UK credit card issuer - Interacted with various portfolio heads to forecast month-end defaults and set targets for collection teams Steered the project team, staffed on a PE client engagement, to steady phase after significant team changes Contributed to employee development through training and mentoring; conducted campus interviews EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS Won 8 out of 20 intercollegiate street play competitions in 2 years - Acted as the main lead in the plays Organized the first drama festival at SRCC; has since become an annual feature at the college - Involved from conceptualization to designing the event - Marketed the event for maximum participation from colleges; ~20 colleges participated Worked with an NGO, Muskaan; the NGO was instrumental in making helmets compulsory in Jaipur - Acted in several street plays across Jaipur to increase road safety awareness - Mobilized the local public and students for increased participation Part of team of 3 that founded schools Alumni Association (membership reached ~350 in 2 years) - Sought buy-in from schools management, garnered participation from students and organized the first meet