Deepa Sachanandani

Deepa Sachanandani, CFA has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Deepa is currently working at Century Financial as the Deputy Head Research, a role they started in January 2022. Prior to their current position, they served as a Senior Research Analyst from January 2020 to January 2022 and as a Research Analyst from October 2017 to January 2020, both at Century Financial.

Before joining Century Financial, they worked at CareerTopper.com as a Content Developer from September 2015 to 2016. In this role, they were responsible for creating course content for CFA levels and developing video presentations and mock tests for students.

Deepa also gained experience at Deutsche Bank as a Rating Analyst in 2014, where they assessed counterparty credit risk and managed portfolios for corporates and financial institutions. Deepa performed financial analysis, prepared financial spreads and cash flow models, and conducted market and peer analysis.

Prior to Deutsche Bank, they worked at CRISIL Limited as a Rating Analyst - Bank Loan from 2012 to 2014. In this role, they conducted in-depth financial analysis and assessment of credit risk profiles for various companies in different sectors. Deepa also analyzed financial and business performance, projected future performance, and benchmarked against peers' performance.

Deepa's early work experience includes a role as an Analyst at Nielsen Company from 2009 to 2010.

Overall, Deepa Sachanandani, CFA has a solid background in research, financial analysis, and credit risk assessment, with expertise in course content development for CFA exams.

Deepa Sachanandani, CFA, holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, which they earned between 2006 and 2009. In 2010, they pursued a Masters in Management Studies with a specialization in Finance and Financial Management Services at Mumbai Education Trust-Institute Of Management, which they completed in 2012.

Deepa began their journey with the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) program in 2011 and successfully completed all three levels, earning their CFA- Level 3 designation from the CFA Institute in 2013. Deepa recently obtained their CFA charter in August 2022.

Additionally, Deepa has obtained various certifications in the financial services field. In November 2019, they earned the Global Securities Level 3 certification from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI). In October 2019, they obtained the Wealth & Investment Management Level 3 certification from the same institution. Deepa also holds the Risk in Financial Services Level 3 certification, acquired in January 2020. In April 2019, they obtained The United Arab Emirates Financial Rules and Regulations certification from The CISI.