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Michael Kevin Sajangbati

@michaelkevinsajangba

Strategy and research manager at True North Insights who built a Philippines research operation to 70+ people and $1.4M in annual revenue.

Indonesia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for part-time, project-based remote work, based in Jakarta (UTC+7).

At True North Insights, I supported strategic due diligence and market analysis, turning ambiguous client questions into structured research plans across eight industries. I managed delivery with KPI dashboards and structured tracking, supporting a portfolio that included 8 of the top 10 global management consulting firms and the Big 4.

I built a Philippines research operation from 3 to 70+ people across Consulting, Healthcare, and Survey, scaling annual revenue to $1.4M. I also repositioned three underperforming mid-market accounts, driving a 138% increase in engagement.

Earlier, I owned APAC market strategy delivery for private equity and hedge fund clients, structuring 30+ concurrent research workstreams. My finance experience includes credit analysis of corporate borrowers, syndicated loans, and a $50M renewable energy financing proposal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager - Strategy, Operations, and Client Services

True North Insights

Apr 2023 - Jul 2026 (3 years 3 months)

Supported strategic due diligence and market analysis, translating ambiguous client problems into structured research plans. Managed delivery with KPI dashboards, supporting ~$1.4M in YTD revenue and driving a 74% project success rate.

Market Research Due Diligence Strategy KPI Dashboards Project Management Client Services Operations

Senior Associate - Private Equity and Hedge Funds

True North Insights

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)

Owned APAC market strategy delivery, structuring 30+ concurrent research workstreams for clients evaluating investment themes and market entry. Managed $700K in annual revenue and a 2-person team.

Market Research Due Diligence Strategy Team Management Client Management APAC Market

Associate - Private Equity and Hedge Funds

True North Insights

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Conducted early-stage industry research and global due diligence to inform client decisions. Built relationships with ~60 C-level experts monthly, hitting 170% of monthly KPI in Q3 2021.

Market Research Due Diligence Expert Sourcing Outreach Cold Calling Client Relations

Risk Advisory Intern

Deloitte

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Remodeled five years of historical data from a debtor credit rating questionnaire into a template to optimize the corporate credit scoring system of a leading Japanese bank.

Data Analysis Credit Scoring Risk Advisory Excel

Credit Analyst Intern

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia, New York Agency

Jun 2018 - Apr 2019 (10 months)

Assessed the creditworthiness of 29 agriculture and automotive companies through due diligence and industry tracking. Analyzed private financing for a $50M renewable energy proposal and prepared documentation for syndicated loans.

Credit Analysis Due Diligence Financial Analysis Syndication Loans Renewable Energy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business

Master of Science, Global Finance

Grade: 3.62

Activities and societies: Dean's Scholarship recipient

Master of Science in Global Finance with a GPA of 3.62, Cum Laude, and recipient of the Dean's Scholarship.

University of Washington, Milgard School of Business

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (Management)

Grade: 3.43

Activities and societies: Dean's List Winter 2018; Milgard International Excellence Scholarship 2016-2017

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Management) with a GPA of 3.43, Dean's List Winter 2018, and Milgard International Excellence Scholarship 2016-2017.