Kuldeep Phogat
About Kuldeep Phogat
Kuldeep Phogat serves as the Head of Credit Research at The Smart Cube in London, where he specializes in investment-grade and high-yield bonds, among other areas. With a background in finance and extensive experience in credit research, he has worked with major asset managers and hedge funds since 2015.
Current Role at The Smart Cube
Kuldeep Phogat serves as the Head of Credit Research | Credit Solutions at The Smart Cube, a position he has held since 2015. Based in London, he has accumulated nine years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing a digital tool that provides rapid credit research solutions, focusing on investment idea generation and identifying capital structure arbitrage opportunities.
Previous Experience at WNS Global Services
Before joining The Smart Cube, Kuldeep Phogat worked at WNS Global Services as a Group Manager from 2006 to 2015. During his nine years in this role, he was involved in various aspects of credit research and management, contributing to the company's operations in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
Education and Expertise
Kuldeep Phogat studied at the Indian Institute of Finance, where he earned a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from 2004 to 2006. He also attended Shiksha Bharti School in Rohtak. His educational background supports his specialization in research for investment-grade, high-yield, municipal bonds, distressed debt, and credit appraisal notes across both developed and emerging markets.
Specialization in Credit Research
Kuldeep Phogat specializes in credit research, focusing on investment-grade and high-yield bonds, municipal bonds, distressed debt, and credit appraisal notes. His expertise extends to working with some of the largest asset managers, hedge funds, and endowment funds, allowing him to navigate complex financial landscapes effectively.