Shiva Iyer, Cfa
About Shiva Iyer, Cfa
Shiva Iyer is a Vice President and Senior Emerging Markets Trader at Eaton Vance, specializing in emerging markets rates, foreign exchange, and credit. He has a diverse background in finance and technology, with experience at several prominent firms and a strong academic foundation in engineering and business.
Current Role at Eaton Vance
Shiva Iyer serves as the Vice President and Senior Emerging Markets Trader at Eaton Vance, focusing on Emerging Markets Rates, FX, and Credit. He has held this position since 2016, working from Singapore. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in trading and investment analysis to navigate complex financial markets.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Shiva Iyer has a diverse background in financial services, having worked at several prominent firms. He was an Assistant Vice President and Global Macro Trader at Eaton Vance from 2012 to 2014. He also held positions at Goldman Sachs as a Fixed Income Sales professional and at PIMCO as a Trade Compliance Analyst and Portfolio Compliance Analyst. His experience spans various roles in trading, compliance, and sales.
Educational Background
Shiva Iyer holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, where he achieved a GPA of 3.96. He also earned an MBA from Texas A&M University - Mays Business School, graduating with a GPA of 3.76. Additionally, he has completed all three levels of the CFA Program, demonstrating his expertise in finance and investment analysis.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Shiva Iyer possesses advanced skills in financial modeling and statistical modeling. He is proficient in various programming languages and tools, including Oracle, MS Access, PL/SQL, and Advanced Excel VBA. His strong background in programming and consulting is complemented by his experience at Infosys Technologies Ltd, where he engaged with clients and facilitated communication between business and technology teams.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
During his academic tenure at Texas A&M University, Shiva Iyer was part of a select team of 14 students chosen to manage a live portfolio valued at $250,000. This experience provided him with practical knowledge in securities research and analysis. Additionally, he played a significant role in corporate finance and IPO valuation analysis for SKS Microfinance, a major microfinance institution in Asia.