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Akanksha Walia

Akanksha Walia

Mumbai

Summary

Core competency lies in market intelligence, strategic asset allocation of investor’s wealth and increasing market share across platforms - Mutual Funds, PMS, AIFs, SIFs and ETFs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Investment Specialist

ICICI Alternates
Mumbai
04.2026 - Current
  • Assist pan India business team in asset growth and retention by serving as a representative for portfolio managers.
  • • Develop and implement business strategies focused on retaining current clients and attracting new business.
  • • Clearly convey the investment philosophy, processes, and performance of alternative strategies to both retail and institutional clients/channels.
  • • Stay informed about key market trends, macroeconomics and the competitive landscape, as well as the investment team's positioning and strategies.

• Contribute to investment collaterals, thought leadership articles, and other investment-related content and communication material.

AVP, Senior Product Specialist: North

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
02.2024 - 04.2026
  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on markets and our funds.
  • Spearheaded successful product launches and existing products by generating widespread brand awareness and interest from potential customers via conferences, panels and huddles across north zone.
  • Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information via multiple compliance approved presentations and short notes, which is then published by the company and shared with distributors across the country.
  • Trained and provided coaching to existing and new employees of the company.
  • Developed comprehensive product training materials, significantly improving team, distributors and client’s knowledge.

AVP - Regional Head

360 One Asset (esrtwhile IIFL Asset Management)
04.2020 - 02.2024
  • Led the distribution of PMS, AIF and MF across retail, wealth and institutional channels in Delhi.
  • Acted as the primary contact to address channel partners' queries and increase market share of 360 One AMC products.
  • Developed proposals and presentations to support channel partners in investor discussions, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
  • Interacted regularly with senior management to assess goal achievement and identify areas for improvement.
  • Led business operations and supervised the team in Uttar Pradesh.

Premier Wealth Manager

HSBC
12.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed personal economy and provided wealth advisory to fulfill client needs by anticipating the complex financial needs of the client and offering solutions through a wide range of products, services and tools.
  • Managed Premier relationships, regularly reviewed product penetration for assigned client base, identified opportunities for tailored product offerings to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
  • Monitored industry trends, keeping current on the latest changes and competition in the industry.

Senior Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Identified, built and deepened relationships to gain incremental wallet share of the affluent segment through a superior customer experience.
  • Anticipated the complex financial needs of the client and offered solutions through a wide range of products, services and tools and performed financial planning for the clients.

Assistant Manager

Citibank
03.2013 - 01.2016
  • Acquired new bank savings accounts for HNIs, UHNIs, and commercial banking relationships, assisting relationship manager with financial planning for clients.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to enhance customer engagement and support sales growth, organizing marketing activities to expand the team customer base.

Education

Masters of Finance And Control - Finance

Dept. of Financial Studies, University of Delhi
Delhi

Bachelor's of Commerce - Commerce/Finance

D.C.A.C, University Of Delhi
Delhi

High School - Commerce

Army Public School, Dhaulakuan
Delhi

Skills

  • Investment analysis
  • Market research
  • Investment strategies
  • Communication Skills

Timeline

Investment Specialist

ICICI Alternates
04.2026 - Current

AVP, Senior Product Specialist: North

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
02.2024 - 04.2026

AVP - Regional Head

360 One Asset (esrtwhile IIFL Asset Management)
04.2020 - 02.2024

Premier Wealth Manager

HSBC
12.2017 - 03.2020

Senior Relationship Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2016 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Citibank
03.2013 - 01.2016

Masters of Finance And Control - Finance

Dept. of Financial Studies, University of Delhi

Bachelor's of Commerce - Commerce/Finance

D.C.A.C, University Of Delhi

High School - Commerce

Army Public School, Dhaulakuan
Akanksha Walia