Jay Kale, CFA

Jay Kale, CFA has a comprehensive work experience in the financial industry, primarily focusing on the Auto and Auto Ancillary sectors. Jay started their career in 2010 as an Equity Research Associate at AMSEC (formerly Asian Markets Securities), where they tracked the Auto & Auto Anc. sector. Following that, they joined Violet Arch as an Analyst for the Auto & Auto Ancillary sector from December 2011 to January 2013. After that, they worked as an Equity Research Associate at IDFC from January 2013 to July 2014, where they tracked the Auto and Auto Ancillary sector, performed industry analysis, and conducted financial valuations of listed Auto companies. Later, they joined CIMB Securities (India) Pvt Ltd in July 2014 as an Equity Research Associate, where they tracked the Indian Auto, Auto ancillary, and construction sectors, and conducted industry analysis and financial valuations. Most recently, they joined Elara Capital in March 2015 as an AVP Equity Research Analyst for the Auto and Auto Ancillary sector, and gradually progressed to the roles of VP - Equity Analyst Auto and Auto Ancillaries, and Senior Vice President - Equity Analyst - Auto and Auto Ancillary. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President at Elara Capital, where they continue to analyze and evaluate Auto and Auto Ancillary companies.

Jay Kale, CFA completed their B.E degree in Electronics from the University of Mumbai in 2008. In addition to their undergraduate education, they have obtained additional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) from CFA Institute, USA. Jay has also achieved 4 out of 5 levels of CFP (Certified Financial Planner) from FPSBI and is currently a candidate for FRM Level 2 from GARP. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.