Janani Sharma
About Janani Sharma
Janani Sharma serves as the Managing Director at Encina Capital Partners, LLC, bringing extensive experience in credit risk management from her previous roles at GE Capital. She holds dual MBAs in Finance from the Institute of Management Technology and Yale School of Management, along with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College.
Work at Encina Capital Partners
Janani Sharma has served as Managing Director at Encina Capital Partners, LLC since 2018. In this role, she focuses on leading initiatives that enhance the firm's credit strategies and portfolio management. Her responsibilities include overseeing the underwriting process and managing leveraged finance transactions. Sharma's extensive experience in the financial services sector contributes to her effectiveness in this position, allowing her to implement innovative solutions to complex credit challenges.
Previous Experience at GE Capital
Janani Sharma held several positions at GE Capital, where she accumulated over a decade of experience. She began as an Associate from 2003 to 2005, progressing to Assistant Vice President from 2005 to 2008. She continued to advance her career as Vice President and Team Leader from 2008 to 2015, followed by her role as Credit Risk Initiatives Lead from 2015 to 2017, and finally as Credit Risk Lead for Energy Financial Services from 2017 to 2018. Throughout her tenure, she led cross-functional teams and developed expertise in credit policy, process, and reporting.
Education and Expertise
Janani Sharma holds an MBA in Finance from both the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and the Yale School of Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in credit risk management, underwriting, and portfolio management, particularly in leveraged finance transactions across various industries.
Achievements in Credit Risk Management
Janani Sharma has a proven track record in designing and implementing analytical solutions to address credit issues in large financial services organizations. Her experience spans the entire credit life cycle, enabling her to effectively manage credit policies and processes. She is recognized for her ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making at senior levels, which has contributed to her success in various leadership roles.