JINESH GOPANI A/1401 BRENTWOOD SOCIETY, HIRANANDANI GARDENS, POWAI, MUMBAI 400 076 Phone: 91-22-2570 4386, +91 98 9209 5164 E-mail: jinesh1179@yahoo.co.in Objective Striving for excellence is my definition of success. My dream company is one, which represents the values of innovation, customer focus and employee commitment. By joining such a firm, I intend to put theory to practice, contribute in strengthening its position and eventually develop a dynamic and fulfilling career for myself. Work Experience October 2010 – Till date Fund Manager, Axis AMC Mumbai, India Axis AMC is a domestic investment house with over Rs 100 Bn (debt and equity) of AUM invested in Indian Market. It’s the 100% sub of Axis Bank My responsibilities include: Portfolio Management and Fundamental Research across different sectors – SCHEMES MANAGED – Axis tax saver and axis mid cap fund Quality portfolio construction with long term approach post detailed evaluation of the company and its business model Deliver consistent performance based returns in relation to benchmark /absolute Maintain and update in house valuation dashboard and models for future references Constant traveling to meet industry experts and management to get first hand information on the sector/company Constant monitoring of risk associated with portfolio remains a focal point May 2008 – Sept 2010 Portfolio Manager, Birla PAS Mumbai, India Birla PAS, part of Birla AMC (Aditya Birla Group Co) is a domestic investment house with over Rs 3 bn (inc debt and equity) of AUM invested in Indian Market. My responsibilities include: Fund Management across different product baskets ranging from growth, Value, Dividend, Large Caps to Mid caps Quality portfolio construction with strong fundamental approach Deliver consistent performance based returns in relation to benchmark /absolute Converting idea into investment post detailed analysis of the sector/company outlook, management meeting, sustainable business model and its financial evaluation. Maintain and update inhouse valuation dashboard and models for future references Constant traveling to meet industry experts and management to get first hand information on the sector/company Constant monitoring of risk associated with portfolio remains a focal point Feb 2006 – May 2008 Sr. Research Analyst, Voyager Investment Advisors Mumbai, India Voyager Investment Advisory is an USA based foreign investment house with over $350mn invested in India. My responsibilities included: Construct quality portfolio linked to my sector post thorough detailed analysis of the sector/company outlook, management meeting, evaluating business model and its financial valuation Analyze Financial/Insurance/broking/NBFCs, Infrastructure, FMCG, Logistic sectors and mid cap ideas and preparing investment cases for the same. Maintain and update in-house valuation dashboard and models for future references Constant traveling to meet industry experts and management to get first hand information on the sector/company Constant monitoring the risk associated with the portfolio June 2002 – Feb 2006 Research Analyst, Emkay Share & Stock Brokers Mumbai, India Emkay Share is one of India’s premier Stock broking firms in the area of Capital Market, offering professional services to its clients. Emkay's customer base includes a rich-mix of Institutional, High Networth and retail investors. My responsibilities included: Analyzing Financial/Insurance/Broking/NBFCs, Specialty Chemicals, FMCG, Logistic & Fertilizer sectors and preparing detailed reports on the same. These reports contain detailed analysis of the company’s balance sheet and its growth prospects based on market information and facts disclosed. Constant traveling to meet industry experts and management to get first hand information on the sector/company Interacting with fund houses on regular basis and keeping them abreast with the current updates on the sector under coverage May 2001 – May 2002 Research Analyst, Net worth Stock Broking Limited. Mumbai, India My responsibilities included analyzing a company using bottom ups approach and preparing a detailed report on the same. Education 1999-2001 1994-1999 Bharti Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies and Research Masters in Management Studies - MMS Specialization: Finance Mumbai, India R. A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics Graduation. Mumbai, India EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Participated in Inter Collegiate Management festival held at IIM, Ahmedabad and Symbiosis Institute of Management Study and Research, Pune Participated in Inter and Intra collegiate cricket tournaments Chosen as the best trekker of the year at Lion Heart Camp Personal Details: Date of Birth: 1st January 1979 Marital Status: Married Reference: Available on request