Pulkit Bhandari
About Pulkit Bhandari
Pulkit Bhandari is an Associate Director specializing in Leveraged, Acquisition, and Syndicated Finance at HSBC, with a diverse background in banking and corporate finance across multiple sectors. He has held key positions at various financial institutions, including State Bank of India, Commonwealth Bank, and Citi, and has earned multiple MBA degrees from prestigious institutions.
Current Role at HSBC
Pulkit Bhandari serves as an Associate Director in Leveraged, Acquisition and Syndicated Finance at HSBC. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the Greater Sydney Area. His role involves providing strategic financial solutions and fostering client relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.
Previous Experience in Banking
Bhandari has a diverse background in banking and corporate finance, having worked at several prominent institutions. He was an Assistant Vice President at State Bank of India from 2014 to 2016, where he operated in multiple locations including New Delhi, London, Singapore, and Indonesia. He also served as a Senior Associate at Commonwealth Bank from 2017 to 2019 in Sydney, Australia, and worked at AirTrunk as part of Corporate Finance from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Pulkit Bhandari has a strong academic foundation in business and finance. He earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Australian Graduate School of Management in 2016. He participated in an exchange program at New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he holds a Master’s in Business from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.
Skills and Expertise
Bhandari possesses extensive expertise in banking and corporate finance, with experience across various sectors such as power, natural resources, industrials, TMT, and infrastructure. He has developed strong analytical skills, enabling him to identify critical issues and conduct thorough analyses of large datasets. His interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial spirit facilitate effective teamwork and problem-solving.
Career Progression
Bhandari's career began at Tata Consultancy Services as a Summer Analyst in 2005. He later worked at Citi as a Summer Associate in 2007. He progressed through various roles at State Bank of India, starting as an Associate/Deputy Manager and advancing to Manager before becoming an Assistant Vice President. His career reflects a consistent trajectory of growth and increasing responsibility within the finance sector.