Ayon Mukhopadhyay
About Ayon Mukhopadhyay
Ayon Mukhopadhyay is the Vice President of Institutional Equity Sales at Jefferies, with extensive experience in equity sales and leadership roles across multiple continents.
Current Position at Jefferies
Ayon Mukhopadhyay is currently serving as Vice President Institutional Equity Sales at Jefferies. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for managing and enhancing client relationships, strategizing equity sales approaches, and driving revenues within the institutional sector.
Previous Roles at IIFL Securities
Before joining Jefferies, Ayon Mukhopadhyay worked at IIFL Securities as Director Sales - Institutional Equities from 2012 to 2020. During his 8-year tenure in London, United Kingdom, he was instrumental in leading sales strategies, driving business growth, and establishing strong relationships with institutional clients.
Earlier Experience at CLSA and Wachovia Securities
Ayon Mukhopadhyay has also built his career through significant roles at other prominent firms. At CLSA, he worked in Institutional Equity Sales between 2010 and 2012 in London. Prior to that, he was a Project Leader at Wachovia Securities, LLC, a position he held twice: from 2008 to 2009 and from 2006 to 2008. In addition to these roles, he was a Senior Associate at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2002 to 2009.
Educational Background
Ayon Mukhopadhyay holds an MBA in Finance from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, where he was a Templeton Scholar. He completed his MBA in 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), attained in 2002. He began his education at The Assembly of God Church School in India.
Professional Expertise and Contributions
Known for setting up businesses and managing teams across different continents, Ayon Mukhopadhyay has played a pivotal role in various initiatives. He has chaired forums and meetings involving government officials, corporate leaders, cricketers, academics, and institutional investors. Additionally, he is skilled in media interactions, frequently appearing on live TV, and serves as a columnist for a leading Indian newspaper. His professional journey has taken him across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and he has traveled to around 50 countries, strengthening his global outlook.