Akshay Arora
About Akshay Arora
Akshay Arora is an Associate Specialist with expertise in distressed debt analysis and high yield finance. He has a background in finance, holding an MBA and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including The Smart Cube, GAIL (India) Limited, and Moblize.
Current Role at The Smart Cube
Currently, Akshay Arora serves as an Associate Specialist at The Smart Cube, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he applies his expertise in high yield finance and distressed debt analysis to support various financial initiatives.
Previous Experience at The Smart Cube
Akshay Arora previously worked at The Smart Cube as a Senior Associate from 2020 to 2023. During this time, he developed his skills in managing associates and advanced financial modeling techniques. He initially joined The Smart Cube as a student hire, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth within the organization.
Educational Background
Akshay Arora earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed an Engineer’s Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering at UPES from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in finance and investment analysis.
Internship Experience
Akshay Arora has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Summer Intern at GAIL (India) Limited in 2013, at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd in 2014, and at JM Financial as a Wealth Management Intern in 2018. These experiences allowed him to gain practical insights into the finance and energy sectors.
Entrepreneurial Venture
In addition to his corporate experience, Akshay co-founded Hootenanny, where he worked for 10 months from 2017 to 2018. This venture provided him with valuable experience in entrepreneurship and business management, further enhancing his skill set in the finance domain.