Headline

Kotak IB • ISB Co’25

About

Hey there, I'm Ananya Gaba, an Economics graduate turned MBA. With a degree from Shiv Nadar University, I am currently on the exciting journey of mastering the business world at the Indian School of Business. In my past life (or so it feels), I spent two thrilling years at D. E. Shaw India as a Financial Research Associate, working in data analytics and fundamental equity research. I am also a startup and venture capital enthusiast, and I've had the opportunity to explore different facets of this field through various internships - an Entrepreneur in Residence at India Accelerator, an Investment Analyst at Lumikai, and a Program Manager with the growth and strategy team at Jar. Combining academic knowledge with practical experience, I'm excited to continue making a meaningful impact in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. Happy to connect!

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Associate at Kotak Investment Banking, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Mumbai, Sector Coverage - Auto & Industrials (Aero & Defence, Semicon, Solar Energy, EMS and more)

Financial Research Associate at The D. E. Shaw Group, Jun 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Strategic Initiatives and Community at OnePlus, Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 · 10 mos, Student Ambassador Program

Program Management at Jar, Mar 2022 - May 2022 · 3 mos, Marketing, Strategy and New Initiatives

Investment Analyst at Lumikai Fund, May 2021 - Nov 2021 · 7 mos, New Delhi, Delhi, India, Investment team at India's Premier Gaming and Interactive Media VC.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Indian School of Business

Bachelor of Science, Economics, Shiv Nadar University