Suren Ganeshalingam
Summary
Finance professional with deep expertise in financial strategy, analysis, and Investment management. Proven ability to drive financial health and operational efficiency through robust budgeting and forecasting. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adept at navigating dynamic business environments with adaptability and reliability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Of Finance
Vantari VR
01.2024 - Current
- Developing and implementing financial strategies to support the overall business and objectives
- Creating financial forecast, budgets and financial models to help the business make informed decisions
- Providing strategic financial advice to management to help drive growth and profitability
Senior Manager M&A
Oxley Capital Partners
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Help lead the execution of end-to-end M&A transactions
- Work across the breadth of an M&A deal including DCM and ECM, supporting clients at various stages of their growth cycle
- 3 way financial modelling, including debt and acquisition financing
- Commercial negotiations of key transaction documents (SPA/ASA) and interface with legal advisors
- Assist with deal execution on a diverse range of food & agribusiness engagements
- Coach and mentor junior team members
- Assist with deal origination including market and industry research and the preparation and delivery of proposal documents
Senior Risk Manager
Bell Potter Securities
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintain relationships with institutional clients and understand their energy market trading needs
- Project management, Risk committee presentation and managing firms future market positions
Private Equity Associate
Reach Alternative Investment
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborating with key stakeholders across the business and contributing to the fund selection process
- Production of financial models and detailed supporting documentation across diverse range of sectors
- Production of technical research papers on aspects and trends in private equity
- Production of IDD reports and making appropriate recommendation on investment opportunities
- Conducting Research including competitive analysis, benchmarking, interviewing and surveys
Senior Financial Analyst
AXI
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Research and analyze factors that can potentially impact the firm’s portfolio
- Develop insights and analytics to perform strategic deep dives for potential projects
- Implementing strategies for potential growth and investment opportunities
Associate Director
Invast Global
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Trade Execution of Equities and Derivatives for portfolios exposure management
- Identify and anticipate qualitative, quantitative and market factors that will impact expected returns/profitability
- As a liquidity provider the role required strategic planning on market pricing, market and product research
- Product development, management and pricing of new products on the platform
Consultant
Independent Consultant
11.2018 - 05.2020
- Developing appropriate core business strategies from start to release of products/Investments
- Actively drive internal business process (e.g., review investment submissions/pitch decks, and DD)
- Forecasting financials on the back of assessing retail market size and potential revenue streams
- Identifying, approaching and building relationships within the ecosystem with a pipeline of potential investors
Institutional Dealer/Trader
First Prudential Market
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Fundamental research of different asset classes and maintain strong awareness of market trends
- Risk management on firms trading book and hedge position according to VAR limits
Multiple Roles
CBA – Commsec
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Multiple roles within Commsec from 2007-2013 across margin, execution and international equities desk
Education
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Master of Finance - Applied Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
CFA - Level III Candidate
Skills
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Financial risk management
- Cash flow management
- Strategic financial planning
- Investment portfolio management
- Financial analysis expertise
- Risk management
- Investment management
Timeline
Head Of Finance
Vantari VR
01.2024 - Current
Senior Manager M&A
Oxley Capital Partners
09.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Risk Manager
Bell Potter Securities
10.2022 - 01.2024
Private Equity Associate
Reach Alternative Investment
02.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
AXI
05.2021 - 02.2022
Associate Director
Invast Global
05.2020 - 05.2021
Consultant
Independent Consultant
11.2018 - 05.2020
Institutional Dealer/Trader
First Prudential Market
02.2014 - 06.2018
Multiple Roles
CBA – Commsec
01.2007 - 02.2013
Master of Finance - Applied Finance
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
CFA - Level III Candidate
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Accounting and Finance
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