Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Himani Taneja

Himani Taneja

Product Specialist - Mutual Funds & Alternates
Kolkata

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong track record of meeting goals through organized and consistent practices. I excel at adapting to challenges and thrive in dynamic environments. Passionate about driving results and contributing to the long-term success of the organization.

WBNE & NCR Region

  • Product Specialist – WBNE: Provided in-depth product knowledge to support sales and enhance product strategy along with relationship inside out
  • Sales Role – Delhi NCR: Drove mutual fund sales, built strong MFD relationships, and achieved significant market share growth.
  • Seamlessly transitioned between regions, gaining experience in both sales and product strategy while consistently exceeding targets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Product Specialist

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
02.2023 - Current

o Acted as a strategic bridge between the Investment and Sales teams, ensuring consistent communication and alignment on fund positioning and market strategy.

o Partnered closely with Fund Managers and Analysts to deliver regular updates on fund performance, market developments, and portfolio insights to client and distributor facing teams.

o Enabled internal and external stakeholders through targeted capability-building sessions, improving product knowledge and sales effectiveness among RMs, distributors, and advisors.

o Developed and delivered compelling product presentations and sales enablement content, blending data and storytelling to articulate fund value propositions and differentiate offerings.

o Represented the investment perspective as a lead speaker in investor and distributor forums, effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences and strengthening product conviction.

Branch Manager- Nehru Place

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
05.2018 - 01.2023

Branch Manager – ICICI Prudential AMC
Delhi NCR Region

  • Led sales and distribution of mutual fund products across MFDs managing ₹3,200 Cr in AUM (Equity + Debt ex-liquid).
  • Secured a market share of over 20% from advisory MFDs in the Delhi NCR region.
  • Successfully converted new MFDs into loyal partners, driving business from previously untapped segments with 0 -10% market share.
  • Drove digital adoption via iPRU Touch and MF Connect; acted as digital SPOC for sales enablement and app engagement.
  • Conducted training for internal/external stakeholders on digital tools and platforms.
  • Partnered with backend teams to enhance transaction processes and recommend product improvements.
  • Played a key role in feature rollouts like Direct Debit for SIPs, boosting user experience.
  • Achieved 58% migration of offline transactions to digital in the ICICI Bank channel.
  • Assessed team performance and implemented strategic initiatives to improve efficiency.

Internship

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
04.2017 - 06.2017

Intern –Retail Sales & Distribution

Factors affecting investment in Mutual Funds
HDFC, Axis & Kotak Bank Customers

  • Raised awareness about comprehensive mutual fund portfolios to enhance investor knowledge.
  • Collected data on customer savings preferences, identifying trends in mutual fund investments.
  • Contributed insights to shape sales strategies and improve customer engagement, boosting mutual fund sales.


Education

Master Of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing

International Management Institute
06.2016 - 03.2018

Bachelor Of Mathematics - Mathematics

Shahid Bhagat Singh College , University of Delhi
06.2012 - 05.2015

Commerce & Mathematics - Commerce & Mathematics

Cambridge
04.2011 - 03.2012

Skills

    Product demonstrations & Monitoring

    Sales expertise & act as Sales support as well

    Customer engagement & Problem-solving

    Product positioning

    Business & Competitive analysis

Accomplishments

  • Worked as finance co ordinator for placement committee of IMI Kolkata 2016-18

Certification

CT 1 - Financial Mathematics from Institute & Faculty of Actuaries UK

Languages

Upper intermediate,4

Timeline

Pursuing CFA Level 1

02-2024

SP Jain - Advance Capital Markets (SPJIMR)

12-2023

NISM 21A

08-2023

Product Specialist

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
02.2023 - Current

Branch Manager- Nehru Place

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
05.2018 - 01.2023

Internship

ICICI Prudential Asset Management
04.2017 - 06.2017

NISM Series VA

11-2016

Master Of Business Administration - Finance & Marketing

International Management Institute
06.2016 - 03.2018

CT 1 - Financial Mathematics from Institute & Faculty of Actuaries UK

10-2014

Bachelor Of Mathematics - Mathematics

Shahid Bhagat Singh College , University of Delhi
06.2012 - 05.2015

Commerce & Mathematics - Commerce & Mathematics

Cambridge
04.2011 - 03.2012
Himani TanejaProduct Specialist - Mutual Funds & Alternates