Bhrigu Shankar Deka

Research Assistant III, Part-time - McMaster University - Hamilton, Ontario

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

Research Strategy, Data Quality & Executive Reporting

Led end-to-end quantitative and industry research, transforming large datasets and complex trends into decision-ready insights for senior stakeholders
Built rigorous validation and reconciliation processes that strengthened data integrity, reporting accuracy, and confidence in recommendations
Owned executive reporting and stakeholder delivery, aligning priorities and timelines to convert complex findings into actionable recommendations under tight deadlines

Financial Analyst – Corporate Banking & Capital Markets Division - China Everbright Bank - Xi'an, China

(2022-08 - 2024-08)

Team Lead | Deal Execution, Credit Strategy & Portfolio Risk

Spearheaded financial and credit-modelling workstreams for RMB 300M+ in corporate banking and capital markets transactions, shaping financing, structuring, and risk recommendations
Directed credit assessments of 50+ corporate counterparties, identifying material risks and translating complex analysis into clear credit decisions
Managed executive transaction deliverables, including credit submissions, financial models, client presentations, industry analysis, and financing recommendations
Drove cross-functional execution across relationship management, credit, risk, legal, and operations, ensuring timely due diligence and transaction delivery
Strengthened portfolio governance through proactive credit reviews and risk escalation, contributing to a 25% reduction in non-performing exposure

Finance Manager & Academic Principal - Xi'an Gaoxin No.1 High School (International Course Center) - Xi'an, China

(2019-08 - 2022-07)

Enterprise Finance, Operations & Executive Leadership

Developed enterprise-wide financial, academic, and operational strategy, overseeing an RMB 20M+ budget, institutional priorities, and resource allocation
Executed planning, forecasting, governance, and executive reporting, delivering 8% cost efficiencies and reducing month-end close by three days
Advised cross-functional leaders and senior stakeholders on investment, staffing, spending, and operational decisions

Strategic Finance Workstream Director – Home Hardware Growth Project - McMaster University - St. Jacobs, ON

(2024-11 - 2025-04)

Conducted financial, customer, and scenario analyses to identify growth, retention, and value-creation opportunities
Designed a loyalty strategy projected to increase ROI by 15%
Evaluated strategic alternatives and presented executive recommendations to client and academic stakeholders

Finance Workstream Manager – Friends of the Aviary (FOTA) Client Project - McMaster University - Hamilton, ON

(2025-02 - 2025-02)

Oversaw cash-flow, funding, and cost-management analysis, identifying actions projected to reduce liquidity risk by 20%
Formulated a three-year financial strategy covering cash needs, risk mitigation, fundraising, cost optimization, and facility acquisition

Executive Finance Lead – Energy Infrastructure (SMR Financing) - McMaster University - Burlington, ON

(2024-10 - 2024-10)

Supervised an eight-member finance team in modelling capital structure, project economics, IRR sensitivity, investor returns, and financing alternatives
Shaped market, cost, and strategic-risk analysis and presented investment and funding recommendations to university leadership and industry stakeholders

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