Alok Anand, Cqf, Frm
About Alok Anand, Cqf, Frm
Alok Anand is a Quantitative Risk Specialist with extensive experience in risk management and finance. He has worked at notable institutions such as UBS and Nomura, and holds certifications in quantitative finance and financial risk management.
Current Role at UBS
Alok Anand serves as a Quantitative Risk Specialist at UBS since 2020. In this role, he applies his expertise in quantitative risk analysis to manage financial risks effectively. His work involves developing counterparty credit exposure models that help in assessing and mitigating risks associated with financial transactions. He is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Previous Experience at Nomura
Prior to his current position, Alok Anand worked at Nomura as an Associate Vice President from 2015 to 2020. During his five years in this role, he operated from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, where he contributed to the firm's risk management strategies and financial analysis.
Educational Background
Alok Anand has a diverse educational background. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at Birla Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2009. He then pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) specializing in Finance and Business Analytics at IIM Ranchi from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Quantitative Finance from the CQF Institute from 2020 to 2021 and holds a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification.
Professional Development and Accomplishments
Alok Anand has completed a Statement of Accomplishment in Financial Engineering and Risk Management from Columbia University, enhancing his expertise in risk management strategies. He also coordinated the Entrepreneurship Cell at IIM Ranchi, which focused on fostering innovation and business development among students. His background includes experience in software and product development at Samsung Electronics Pvt. Ltd. and Juniper Networks.
Early Career and Internships
Alok Anand began his career in the finance sector as a Market Risk Manager at ICICI Bank from 2014 to 2015. He also gained experience as a Summer Intern in Risk & ALM at Kotak Mahindra Bank in 2013. His early education includes completing Class X at S.L.D.A.V Public School and Class XII at Guru Gobind Singh Public School.