GAURAV MALHOTRA

D-48 Ajay Enclave, New Delhi - 110018, India Telephone +91-11-5407022 (India), +632-8453255/ 8943159 (Php.); Fax +91-11-5794497, 5130153 (India), +632-8179240 (Php.) Email gauravmal@hotmail.com ; gmalhotr@aim.edu.ph
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
Bright, hard-working and resourceful graduate with rich international experience in Banking and Consulting interested in a financial analysis/ research intensive position in a foreign bank, consultancy or company. Areas of interest: Investment Banking/ Advisory (M&A, Privatisation, Restructuring); Project Finance; Security Research; Risk Management; Credit.
EDUCATION
Asian Institute of Management, Manila, Philippines,1997-1999. Candidate for the degree of Master in Business Management. Major in Finance Ranked in top 11% students in Yr. 1. Selected for International MBA Student Exchange at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA, during January-May, 1999. St. Stephen's College, India, 1991-1994 B.A.(HONS.) - Economics. Majored in Macro-economics and Statistics Graduated with 1st Class Honors. Best Student awardee.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANZ BANK: CORPORATE BANKING, MANILA (August - December 1998) Developed an Entry Strategy for the Bank into Philippine Privatisation Projects. Focused on privatisation of Power Sector: industry study, privatisation process and models, deal origination and distribution, political and regulatory framework. BANK OF AMERICA: INVESTMENT BANKING, HONG KONG (May - July 1998) Analysed policy and financial issues relevant to Mergers & Acquisitions in Asia. Issues: Foreign Investment, Acquisition vehicles, Securities & FX laws, Labour laws, Land acquisition, Accounting aspects. Countries: Korea, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore. Assisted in valuation, investor communication and research. ANDERSEN CONSULTING, INDIA (July 1994 - June 1997) Worked as a Consultant in a team-based and client-focused environment. Gained rich and diverse business experience: Industries: Software/Telecom, Chemicals, Construction. Consulting Projects: Business Strategy, Cost Reduction. IT Systems. Skills: Industry/Function analysis, Problem solving, Strategy formulation, Cost-effective approach, Client management. Attended training in USA and Holland. Interviewed undergraduate students for recruitment. BANK OF AMERICA: CORPORATE FINANCE, INDIA (July 1992). Prepared a report on Over the Counter Exchange of India.
OTHER INFORMATION
Good valuation skills. Good networking with Finance professionals. Initiated the AIM Finance Club. Strong international exposure-Philippines, China, India, USA, UK, France, Holland. Reading on philosophy; music; swimming. Worked as Press Co-ordinator for an eminent lawyer contesting Indian national elections. St. Stephen's College: Secretary, Planning Forum- invited eminent citizens; President- Music Society.