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Arujun Chandran

London

Summary

With 8+ years of expertise in financial analysis, specializing in asset management, customer service, and credit counselling within the banking sector, I bring a proven track record of optimizing financial strategies and driving excellence. Proficiency extends to leveraging key financial advisory systems and tools seamlessly:

Utilizing Salesforce and other CRMs for effective customer relationship management, enhancing client interactions and satisfaction and advanced financial modelling tools, including Excel, to provide in-depth financial analysis and optimize strategies for informed decision-making. Industry-standard payment processing platforms like Square and Stripe were employed for efficient management of payments. Hands-on experience with Loan Origination Systems (LOS) ensures precision and compliance in formulating loans. Additionally, specialized credit counselling tools such as MoneyGuide Pro are BAU tools used during my tenure to provide comprehensive and strategic financial advice.

Adapting to new risk profiles and portfolio requirements, I excel as both a collaborative team player and an effective independent contributor. Challenges are approached as opportunities for learning and improvement. Fluent in native French and English, holding an advanced vocational diploma in Banking, with an eagerness to contribute my skills and technological proficiency to elevate organizational financial success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Financial Analyst and Advisor

Credit industrial and Commercial
Paris, France
08.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw retirement planning, investment advisory, estate planning, tax strategy, and client support in a fully licensed financial advisory practice.
  • Executed trades, devised financial plans, and managed internal systems for a client base exceeding 200, with assets under management (AUM) surpassing $250 million.
  • Attained a 96% client satisfaction rating, up from 88%, through the delivery of personalized, exceptional service to each client.
  • Achieved a 22% increase in AUM without increase in team headcount, demonstrating strategic growth and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented internal systems optimizing customer service, office management, and compliance procedures.
  • Collaborated with the parent company and external professionals to align financial strategies with client goals.
  • Evaluated 300+ companies over the past 6 months with 19 clients successfully selected for future partnership and 7 for potential Collaboration.
  • Researched clients' background, main products, market plan, business strategy, financial statement, leadership structure, and profitability to determine the chance of cooperation and potential risks.
  • Conducted due diligence such as financial environment and legal investigation and estimated industry concentration, barriers and volume by building financial model in EXCEL and SAS.
  • Wrote teaser and prepared Pitchbook for senior advisor to review and led a team to present weekly financial industry trend and my view of predictions of M&A, healthcare,TMT and customer goods.
  • Built dynamic financial models and utilized Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), comparable companies, liquidity, recovery, and cash flow analysis to assess valuation, debt capacity, and covenant compliance
  • Drafted internal and client transaction documentation, including management presentations, term sheets, diligence, and valuation materials
  • Assisted with negotiations regarding transaction terms and interfaced with sponsors, attorneys, and other external parties to coordinate and facilitate deal processes
  • Analyzed financial statements and evaluated a company's eligibility for investments and other financial products
  • Partnered cross-functionally with underwriting team to manage both internal and external transaction process from client inquiry to engagement, deal negotiations, due diligence, and closing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

Lycée Jules Siegfried Paris 10
09.2014 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Finance

Lycée Saint Vincent de Paul
Paris
09.2013 - 08.2014

GCSEs -

Collège Sainte-Marie
Paris
2012 - 2013

Skills

CRM Systems:

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

HubSpot

Financial Analysis:

Excel (advanced features)

Tableau

Power BI

Portfolio Management:

Advent Portfolio Exchange

Aladdin (BlackRock)

Charles River IMS

Risk Assessment:

Riskalyze

Morningstar Direct

Bloomberg Terminal

Accounting Software:

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage Intacct

Payment Processing:

Square

Stripe

PayPal

Loan Origination:

Encompass

Calyx Point

Ellie Mae

Credit Scoring:

Experian

Equifax

TransUnion

Financial Advisory Platforms:

Orion Advisor Tech

eMoney Advisor

Envestnet

Languages

English
Advanced
French
Native

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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morning
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evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Financial Analyst and Advisor

Credit industrial and Commercial
08.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

Lycée Jules Siegfried Paris 10
09.2014 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Finance

Lycée Saint Vincent de Paul
09.2013 - 08.2014

GCSEs -

Collège Sainte-Marie
2012 - 2013
Arujun Chandran