Sagnick Kar

I’m deeply interested in financial markets and data-driven decision making. I spend a lot of time studying market behavior, building trading strategies, and experimenting with quantitative indicators to understand price dynamics. I enjoy solving complex problems using analytical thinking and tools like Excel and data visualization platforms.

I’m also someone who enjoys continuous learning—whether it’s understanding macroeconomic trends, exploring new technologies, or improving my strategic thinking. Overall, I’m curious by nature and enjoy challenging myself with problems that require both analytical and strategic perspectives.

Investment Banking Fellow at Marquee Equity (2025-03 – Present)

Conducted deal sourcing and analysis for early- and growth-stage startups across multiple sectors. Authored 9 monthly reports analyzing 25+ startups, covering $550k+ in deal via TAM model and DCF valuations.

• Conducted deal sourcing and analysis for early- and growth-stage startups across multiple sectors
• Authored 9 monthly report analyzing 25+ startups, covering $550k+ in deal via TAM model and DCF vals
• Collaborated cross-functionally with senior leadership, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to refine reports and present findings, resulting in improved report quality and faster client turnaround by 15%
• Executed equity research supporting fundraising deals, analysis of business models, sector dynamics, & comparable companies
• Strengthened understanding of venture capital, fundraising mechanisms, and investor relations

Summer Intern at Goa Paints and Allied Products (2024-04 – 2024-05)

Improved production efficiency through process evaluation and monitoring. Created baseline document to track operational and financial parameters. Developed comprehensive safety manual and KPI monitoring.

• Improved production efficiency through process evaluation and monitoring, contributing to overall operational effectiveness and Identified bottlenecks, downtime, and resource wastage
• Created baseline document to track operational and financial parameters like cost of maintenance, cost of production, overhead cost
• Benchmarked and analyzed operational and financial data against market leaders like Asian Paints and Berger Paints using MIS reports
• Developed comprehensive safety manual, implemented KPI monitoring & performance tracking, reducing workplace incidents by 30%
• Implemented cross department safety measures & identified areas for improvement, resulting in 20% increase in operational efficiency
• Enhanced production capacity by overall 150% through strategic scheduling, performance management & analytical data insights

Operation Manager at Shankar Explosives Industries (2018-11 – 2022-02)

Spearheaded scheduling of breakdown maintenance and leveraged CRM techniques for effective stakeholder management. Streamlined procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations.

• Spearheaded scheduling of breakdown maintenance and leveraged CRM techniques for effective stakeholder management
• Streamlined procurement, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations
• Ensured minimal downtime of machinery and infrastructure through proactive maintenance planning and resource coordination
• Established strategic operational approach yielding increased productivity and quality by improving 15% workflow efficiency
• Directed extensive supervision and team management, which yielded 25% surge in work productivity and enhanced team satisfaction

PGDM in Finance and Operations – Goa Institute of Management (2023-01 – 2025-01)

B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering – SRM University (2014-01 – 2018-01)

12th / Senior secondary – Sri Chaitanya Vidyaniketan (2013-01 – 2014-01)

10th / Higher Secondary – Kendriya Vidyalaya Ordnance Factory (2011-01 – 2012-01)