Darshit Jhawar

Improved signal hit-rate by 10% by analysing historical Nifty 50 data using the Hurst Exponent and ACF to evaluate momentum strategies, optimising over 35 trading decisions. Reduced false signals by 15% and improved returns across tested portfolios by researching the use of the Relative Strength Index and Moving Averages in mean-reversion strategies. Co-authored paper on Dual Mental Accounting of Payments using logistic regression; placed 2nd among 118 teams at the N.C.

Ray Paper Presentation

Competition hosted by St. Stephen's College in 2025.

Analyst Intern - SDSR Consultancy Services LLP

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

• Improved signal hit-rate by 10% by analysing historical Nifty 50 data using the Hurst Exponent and ACF to evaluate momentum strategies, optimising over 35 trading decisions.
• Reduced false signals by 15% and improved returns across tested portfolios by researching the use of the Relative Strength Index and Moving Averages in mean-reversion strategies.
• Co-authored paper on Dual Mental Accounting of Payments using logistic regression; placed 2nd among 118 teams at the N.C. Ray Paper Presentation Competition hosted by St. Stephen's College in 2025.
• Co-authored and presented paper at Confluence'25 examining Inter-Sectoral FDI Linkagesin India using input-output tables.

Head of Public Relations and Human Resources - Enactus SXC

(2024-10 - 2025-09)

• Led Daksh, the annual donation drive, by collecting books, water bottles, tiffin boxes, toys, and stationery from 20+ residential complexes and distributing them to 400+ children across 5+ NGOs.
• Raised INR 65,000 and uplifted 55+ underprivileged women artisans through sustainable livelihood opportunities by participating in 4 public exhibitions to scale Projects Pattrang and Nirvah.
• Conceptualised and executed Enthusia, an inter-college corporate simulation and case competition, attracting 500+ registrations and boosting student engagement in strategy and problem-solving.

Co-Convenor - Economics Society SXC

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

• Managed operations across 8 committees for 65+ participating teams while coordinating Confluence 2025, a national paper presentation and debate competition.
• Reviewed and compiled 80+ student-authored research articles into a high-quality academic publication by producing Eco Echoes as a member of the editorial board.

Senior Consultant - Xavier's Consulting Club

(2023-09 - 2024-08)

• Led initiatives across the Research & Development and Strategy wings of a 100+ member club.
• Co-authored 2 research reports analysing Ayushman Bharat and an India–Japan productivity comparison, with a focus on workplace philosophies such as Ikigai and Kaizen.

Working Committee Member - Placement Cell

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Coordinated end-to-end processesfor 300+ students during recruitment drivesfor WTW, D.E. Shaw & Co., and Deloitte.

Bachelor of Science - Economics - St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata (2023-07 - 2026-06)

Actuarial Qualification - Actuarial Mathematics, Actuarial Statistics, Business Finance - Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK (2024-04)

Indian School Certificate - St.

Agnes Higher Secondary

School, Kharagpur (2023 - 2023)

Indian School Certificate Examination - St.

Agnes Higher Secondary

School, Kharagpur (2021 - 2021)