Open to opportunities

Ayon Das

@ayondas1

Message

Experienced editorial leader specializing in investment research and content strategy.

India

Message

What I'm looking for

I seek senior editorial roles focusing on investment research and content strategy, where I can lead teams, optimize workflows, and implement AI-enabled processes to deliver high-quality client-focused content.

I am an editorial leader with over 20 years' experience, including 12+ years at Acuity Knowledge Partners, where I led and mentored an eight-member editorial team to improve productivity and client satisfaction through robust editorial governance and process improvements. I combine hands-on editing and writing with stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of style guides and AI-enabled tools to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables across equity, fixed-income, commercial lending, IT, and marketing content.

I have driven pilot projects that converted into client wins, was recognized as Most Valuable Employee (2015), and hold certifications including Claritas from the CFA Institute and coaching credentials. I am skilled in MS Office, familiar with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grammarly, and committed to mentoring teams, optimizing workflows, and delivering timely, accurate content in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Director (Editorial)

Current

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Jan 2012 - Present (13 years 9 months)

Leads a team of 8 editors across India and overseas, improving team productivity by 30% through mentoring and process improvements while ensuring timely delivery of investment research and related content. Spearheaded pilot projects that secured new clients and created style guides to standardize deliverables and enhance client satisfaction.

Editorial Management Investment Research Content Strategy Style Guide Team Leadership MS Office AI Tools (ChatGPT Grammarly

Senior Research Editor

International Data Corporation

Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 (4 years)

Performed dual roles in editing and data checking for IT and telecommunications reports, led knowledge-sharing initiatives, and improved team editing quality through regular feedback and reviews. Contributed to client onboarding by supporting content-quality deliverables.

Technical Editing Knowledge Sharing

Research Editor

RocSearch (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Edited infrastructure research reports and provided constructive feedback to analysts, improving report clarity and analyst writing skills and contributing to successful content-development pilots that expanded business opportunities.

Infrastructure Content Development Quality Assurance

Copy Editor

McKinsey

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 (1 year)

Among the first editors in the Gurugram office, established editorial standards and copy edited research reports and executive summaries across topics to deliver concise, high-quality outputs.

Copy Editing Editorial Standards Executive Summary Reports Quality Control Cross Functional Collaboration

Copy Editor

Aptara

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years)

Copy edited scientific, technical, and medical journals and books for global publishers, ensuring accuracy and consistency; received Best Copy Editor recognition for editorial excellence.

Technical Editing Quality Assurance