About

Abhishek Kumar is a Vice President at Duff & Phelps, where he specializes in the valuation of complex securities. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Abhishek has a strong track record of managing credit portfolios for large corporate clients. Abhishek is also an accomplished author, having written several books on personal finance and investing, including "Index Investing," "Master Your Money, Master Your Life," and "The Richest Engineer." Abhishek's educational background includes a Master of Financial Engineering from UCLA Anderson School of Management, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. Prior to joining Duff & Phelps, Abhishek held positions at RBL Bank and Axis Bank, where he managed credit portfolios for corporate clients with revenue in excess of $200 million and $300 million, respectively. He also developed financial models to assess the creditworthiness of companies seeking debt to fund their operations, resulting in the underwriting of several large loans. At Duff & Phelps, Abhishek is responsible for valuing complex securities, including hybrid equity securities, convertible debt securities, and employee stock options. He also values fixed-rate and floating-rate debt instruments. Abhishek's expertise in financial modeling and credit analysis, combined with his strong educational background, make him a valuable asset to the Duff & Phelps team.