Nirdesh Chauhan, Cfa, Frm
About Nirdesh Chauhan, Cfa, Frm
Nirdesh Chauhan is a Senior Manager at AXA XL with extensive experience in risk management and financial analysis. He holds a CFA Charter and an FRM designation, and has a strong background in fixed income management and risk aggregation.
Work at AXA XL
Nirdesh Chauhan has been employed at AXA XL since 2018, where he holds the position of Senior Manager. His role involves overseeing risk aggregation, which is essential for understanding the overall risk profile of the organization. His work contributes to the effective management of risks across various sectors within AXA XL, a division of AXA, based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Previous Experience at XL Catlin
Before joining AXA XL, Nirdesh Chauhan worked at XL Catlin for seven years, from 2011 to 2018. He served as Deputy Manager - Senior Risk Evaluation Analyst during his tenure in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. His responsibilities included conducting risk evaluations and analyses to support the organization's risk management framework.
Educational Background
Nirdesh Chauhan has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master’s in Financial Analysis from The ICFAI University, Tripura, from 2009 to 2012. He also achieved the CFA Charter from the CFA Institute between 2012 and 2016. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Science at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, from 2002 to 2005, and he studied at Pratibha Vikas Vidyalya, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree from 2000 to 2002.
Certifications and Specializations
Nirdesh Chauhan holds several professional certifications that enhance his expertise in finance and risk management. He achieved the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in 2011. His specialized skills include stress testing and scenario analysis, which are vital for assessing potential risks in varying economic conditions, as well as fixed income management, indicating proficiency in managing investments in bonds and other fixed income securities.
Early Career at ABN AMRO
Nirdesh Chauhan began his career at ABN AMRO, where he worked as a Mortgage Underwriter for ten months in 2006 and 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in financial analysis and risk assessment, contributing to his subsequent career in risk management.