Karan Dave
About Karan Dave
Karan Dave is the Associate Vice President of Project & Structured Finance at Aditya Birla Finance Limited in Mumbai, with over 12 years of experience in the field.
Current Role at Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Karan Dave holds the position of Associate Vice President - Project & Structured Finance at Aditya Birla Finance Limited (ABFL) in Mumbai. He has been with ABFL for over a decade, beginning his tenure in August 2011. In this capacity, Karan utilizes his extensive expertise in designing and managing complex financial structures, contributing significantly to the company’s project financing initiatives.
Previous Experience at ICRA
Between 2009 and 2011, Karan Dave worked as a Senior Analyst at ICRA, a leading Indian credit rating agency, in Ahmedabad. During his two-year tenure, he was responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of various entities, leveraging his skills in financial analysis and market assessment to deliver accurate credit ratings.
Early Career at Maruti Udyog Limited
From 2005 to 2007, Karan Dave served as an Assistant Manager at Maruti Udyog Limited. Over these two years, he gained substantial experience in corporate finance, playing a key role in the company's financial planning and management processes. This role provided him with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of corporate finance.
Educational Background in Finance
Karan Dave holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Finance from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he achieved the Chartered Accountant certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, after studying Accountancy, Law, Finance, and Auditing from 2001 to 2005. These qualifications have equipped him with a robust understanding of financial systems and principles.
Internship at Temasek Holdings
In 2008, Karan Dave completed a two-month summer internship at Temasek Holdings. This experience offered him exposure to global investment strategies and practices, enhancing his understanding of international financial markets.