About

Ashish Gotham FRM is a Portfolio Manager with a passion for finance and a diverse range of experience in entrepreneurship, risk management, and investment analysis. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Amrita University and a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University. Ashish is also a CFA Level 2 Candidate and a Financial Risk Manager, having completed the FRM Program from the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Ashish started his career at Microsoft, where he worked on challenging projects that brought out the best of his analytical abilities. He then ventured into entrepreneurship with Pebblewala, India's first online store to sell pebbles, which he expanded to include silver jewelry. Ashish also modernized and digitized the loan records of his family business, M.G Finance, while maintaining the traditional aspect of customer handling. He helped in the reduction of bad loans from over 30% to 14% and managed investments at the firm to sustain and marginally grow the bottom line despite a de-growth in the loan book. Currently, Ashish is an Investment Analyst at Advanced Portfolio Management, where he does Quantamental analysis of investments made in emerging markets. He identifies exciting investment opportunities for long-term wealth creation and actionable insights for future returns. Ashish has also developed a 6-Factor model to identify the factors that could describe the movements of the Index, making him a valuable asset to the company. Ashish is a Research Scientist with relevant experience of 1.51 years. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing cricket. He believes in long-term wealth creation through investing and the power of compounding. Ashish's education and experience make him an excellent candidate for roles that require a deep understanding of finance, investment analysis, and risk management.