Ashutosh Soni
@ashutoshsoni
Trade finance manager and finance professional specializing in valuation modeling, FX risk, and equity research.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Finance professional and MBA (Finance) candidate currently working as a Trade Finance Manager at ICICI Bank, where I manage a ₹1,000Cr+ corporate trade finance portfolio across 100+ clients with “zero regulatory breach” across UCP600, URDG758, and FEMA frameworks. I also lead FX execution and advisory, driving USD3M+ monthly FX volume and reducing FX transaction costs by ~15% through forward/spot hedging strategies.
My edge is combining treasury execution with deep valuation and research. I specialize in DCF, LBO, and M&A (including accretion/dilution and multi-scenario modeling), and I’ve authored 10+ sector research reports with 90% price-target accuracy. I’ve also built and applied multi-factor regression models (momentum, size, value, quality) using Refinitiv Eikon data for academic and applied research.
I’m at my best translating complex financial data into clear decisions—whether that’s improving working capital disbursement, strengthening credit risk assessment, or supporting high-conviction investment thinking. I’m energized by roles that pair disciplined analysis with client impact, aiming to deliver measurable growth, sharper risk control, and better outcomes for stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FMVA (CFI)
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Jun 2026 - Present (1 month)
Building advanced corporate finance models including integrated 3-statement analysis, DCF with WACC and terminal value sensitivity, and LBO modeling with debt waterfall and IRR. Modeling M&A accretion/dilution across startup, growth, and leveraged-buyout scenarios.
FMVA - Corporate Finance Institute
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Jun 2026 - Present (1 month)
Building advanced corporate finance models including integrated 3-statement modeling, DCF with WACC/terminal value sensitivity, LBO debt waterfall and IRR, and M&A accretion/dilution across startup, growth, and leveraged-buyout scenarios.
Trade Finance Manager (DMII)
ICICI Bank
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)
Managed a ₹1,000Cr+ trade finance portfolio across 100+ corporate clients, overseeing LC issuance, BG execution, and working capital disbursement. Advised on forward/spot FX hedging, drove 80%+ YoY fee income growth, and assessed credit risk and retention through improved risk controls and TAT.
ETRG Trade Finance Manager
ICICI Bank
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)
Managed a ₹1,000Cr+ trade finance portfolio across 100+ corporate clients, overseeing LC issuance, BG execution, and working capital disbursement with zero regulatory breach under UCP600, URDG758, and FEMA frameworks. Drove 80%+ YoY fee income growth and supported FX hedging for mid-to-large corporates, including advising on forward/spot strategies to reduce transaction costs by ~15%.
Research Assistant
Delhi University
Aug 2024 - Apr 2025 (8 months)
Co-authored academic research on lottery stocks and risk anomalies for a peer-reviewed journal. Extracted data on 4,000+ listed companies using Refinitiv Eikon and built 15+ multi-factor regression models testing momentum, size, value, and quality factors.
Wealth Management Intern
KG Capital Wealth Management
May 2024 - Jul 2024 (2 months)
Designed and built a quantitative Fund Manager Rating model to evaluate 50+ mutual fund schemes. Applied risk-adjusted metrics to support sell-side fund flow and manager selection analysis.
Equity Research Intern
The Valuation School
Dec 2023 - Jun 2024 (6 months)
Authored 10+ sector research reports with 90% price-target accuracy and produced 25%+ average portfolio returns. Covered valuation using ROE, ROIC, EV/EBITDA, DCF, and relative valuation, providing Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Department of Financial Studies, Delhi University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Pursuing an MBA in Finance at the Department of Financial Studies, Delhi University, expected to complete in 2025.
Department of Financial Studies, Delhi University
MBA, Finance
Completed an MBA in Finance at the Department of Financial Studies, Delhi University (2025).
SBSC, Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Economics
Completed a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from SBSC, Delhi University in 2023.
SBSC, Delhi University (Shaheed Bhagat Singh College)
B.A. (Hons.), Economics
Completed a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University (2023).
Kendriya Vidyalaya (CBSE)
Class XII, Commerce
Completed Class XII (Commerce) under the CBSE board in 2020.
Kendriya Vidyalaya, CBSE
Higher Secondary (Class XII), Commerce
Completed Class XII Commerce (CBSE) at Kendriya Vidyalaya (2020).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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