Siddharth Dikshit, Cfa
About Siddharth Dikshit, Cfa
Siddharth Dikshit, CFA, is the Head of India Sales at Jefferies with nearly 16 years of experience in the sell-side of Indian equities.
Title
Siddharth Dikshit currently holds the title of Head of India Sales at Jefferies. He has been in this position since 2021.
Current Position at Jefferies
Siddharth Dikshit is the Head of India Sales at Jefferies. He took on this role in 2021, overseeing the sales strategies and activities for Indian equities.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Before becoming Head of India Sales, Siddharth Dikshit served as the Senior Vice President at Jefferies from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure as Senior Vice President, he worked in Mumbai, focusing on institutional sales.
Work Experience at CLSA
Siddharth Dikshit gained valuable experience at CLSA, where he worked in Institutional Sales from 2011 to 2020. Over the span of 9 years, he developed key relationships and sold financial products to institutional clients.
Work Experience at Edelweiss Capital
Siddharth Dikshit was employed at Edelweiss Capital in two separate roles. He first served as a Junior Associate from 2005 to 2007, and later as an Associate-Institutional Sales from 2010 to 2011. His responsibilities included working with institutional clients and managing investment strategies.
Educational Background
Siddharth Dikshit holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with a focus on Finance from S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, earned between 2008 and 2010. He also completed a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) in Finance from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics from 2002 to 2005.
Additional Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Siddharth Dikshit has held various positions including working as a CFA Global IRC 2010 at CFA Institute, an intern at Ozone Capital Advisers Private Limited, and engaging in community work at the Yusuf Meherally Centre. Each of these roles contributed to his comprehensive skill set in the finance industry.
CFA Charterholder
Siddharth Dikshit has cleared all three levels of the CFA Program offered by the CFA Institute, USA. This accomplishment underscores his expertise and commitment to adhering to high standards in the finance industry.
Experience in Institutional Sales
Siddharth Dikshit possesses nearly 16 years of experience in the sell-side of Indian equities, covering institutional clients across Southeast Asia, India, and Europe. His extensive experience equips him with a deep understanding of market dynamics and client needs.