Abhishek Saraf, Cfa
About Abhishek Saraf, Cfa
Abhishek Saraf, CFA, is the Vice President at Jefferies in Mumbai, with extensive experience in equity research and financial analysis across various firms.
Company
Abhishek Saraf currently works at Jefferies as a Vice President. He has been with the company since 2020, contributing his expertise in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Jefferies is known for its diverse financial services, where Abhishek plays a pivotal role.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Saraf has an extensive educational background in finance and business management. He completed his MBA with a specialization in Finance from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi. He is also a Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS), qualifications he achieved from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, respectively. Additionally, he holds a B.Com (Hons) degree in Finance from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute.
Professional Background
Abhishek Saraf has accumulated significant experience across various sectors within the financial industry. Before joining Jefferies, he served at HDFC Securities as a Senior Vice President, Equity Strategist, and Equity Analyst from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he was an Equity Research Analyst at Deutsche Bank, focusing on insurance, banks, and financials for 12 years. His earlier roles include Manager at CRISIL Global Research & Analytics and Management Trainee at Arvind Mills in 2003.
Achievements
Abhishek Saraf has achieved notable academic and professional milestones. His MBA from IIFT, along with his CA and CS qualifications, form the foundation of his expertise in finance. His certification from the CFA Institute further underscores his proficiency in financial analysis. Professionally, his roles at major financial institutions like Jefferies, HDFC Securities, Deutsche Bank, and CRISIL highlight his extensive experience and contributions to the industry.