Digvijay Ravindra Solanke
Worcester,MA
Summary
Entrepreneur | Finance Specialist | Analyst
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Northern Trust
Pune, India
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Resolved trades stuck in the SWIFT queue, ensuring timely and accurate settlements
- Addressed trade discrepancies by identifying root causes and collaborating with relevant teams to resolve issues quickly
- Improved data collection and reporting processes, reducing reporting time by 15%
- Managed trade instructions received via fax, ensuring accurate processing and timely resolution
- Repaired bulk trades using Excel macros, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency
Owner & Manager
RaviKiran Poultry Farms
India, India
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Established and managed a poultry farm producing 40,000 chickens every 40 days
- Oversaw all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Increased revenue by 25% through process optimization and cost-saving measures
- Supervised a team of 10 employees, handling hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and buyers, improving profit margins
- Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste by 15%
- Rented out the farm in December 2018 to pursue higher education in finance
Food Distribution Volunteer
Latur, India
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Led a food distribution initiative in my hometown, collecting leftover food from 20+ restaurants
- Distributed meals to 500+ homeless individuals, increasing access to nutritious food
- Managed a team of 15 volunteers, coordinating pickups and deliveries
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Clark University
12.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
08.2022
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Forecasting
- Risk management
- Financial reporting
- DCF
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Python
- SQL
- Power BI
- Analytical problem-solving
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
Certification
- Citi Markets Sales & Trading Simulation, Prepared market updates, pitched trades, and analyzed risk management strategies.
- Citi Finance Simulation, Conducted balance sheet trends and KPI analysis, validated RWA calculations, and monitored limits and deposits.
- Fidelity Investment Management Simulation, Addressed client queries, optimized investment portfolios, and evaluated fixed income and equity investments.
- HSBC Global Banking & Markets Simulation, Identified M&A targets, analyzed debt financing opportunities, and improved trade processes.
Volunteer Experience
Food Distribution Volunteer, Latur, India, 2020–2021, Led a food distribution initiative in my hometown, collecting leftover food from 20+ restaurants., Distributed meals to 500+ homeless individuals, increasing access to nutritious food., Managed a team of 15 volunteers, coordinating pickups and deliveries.
Financeprojects
Analysis of the Indian Stock Market, 08/22, Conducted an in-depth study of the Indian stock market structure and key market indices (Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex)., Analysed historical stock data to identify trends and patterns using financial analysis tools., Explored the effects of global economic events on stock market performance., Prepared a detailed report highlighting key findings and insights on market trends.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Northern Trust
11.2022 - 06.2023
Food Distribution Volunteer
01.2020 - 12.2021
Owner & Manager
RaviKiran Poultry Farms
06.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Finance
Clark University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
- Citi Markets Sales & Trading Simulation, Prepared market updates, pitched trades, and analyzed risk management strategies.
- Citi Finance Simulation, Conducted balance sheet trends and KPI analysis, validated RWA calculations, and monitored limits and deposits.
- Fidelity Investment Management Simulation, Addressed client queries, optimized investment portfolios, and evaluated fixed income and equity investments.
- HSBC Global Banking & Markets Simulation, Identified M&A targets, analyzed debt financing opportunities, and improved trade processes.