About Kanika Shah

Detailed Background

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Professional Background

I have worked with units of D. E. Shaw & Co. (a US based hedge fund) in India in several roles, which among others includes setting up and leading their equity brokerage research practice as part of their joint venture with Reliance Industries. I started my career with UTI Asset Management Company as an equity research analyst.

Education

I hold an MMS degree in Finance from Mumbai University, India and am also a CFA charter holder.

Awards

Being one of the earliest women in India to get a CFA charter, I was presented an award at the ‘First Fifteen in Fifteen’ ceremony at the 15th anniversary of CFA Society India in 2019.