Sumant Mulkalwar
Senior Analyst
Mumbai
Summary
Senior Analyst with a strong foundation in credit risk assessment, financial analysis, and sectoral research, specializing in the Airports and Media & Entertainment sectors at Crisil Ratings. Known for delivering actionable insights that drive informed decision-making in complex financial environments. Prior experience in supply chain management at Sterlite Technologies Ltd enhances a well-rounded understanding of business operations and value chains. Adept at connecting financial data to broader strategic narratives, with proven strengths in risk evaluation, data interpretation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication. A dependable team player with a sharp analytical mindset and a commitment to supporting resilient, growth-oriented organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Senior Analyst, Large Corporate group
Crisil Ratings Ltd
04.2025 - Current
- Co-authored two publications highlighting trends, insights, and Crisil’s opinion pertaining to the infrastructure sector.
- Performed comprehensive financial modeling for the infrastructure sector, contributing to accurate credit ratings.
- Evaluated and assigned a rating on bank facilities and capital market instruments of a total quantum exceeding Rs 20,000 crore.
- Integrated real-time market developments into analysis to support timely and informed rating recommendations.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met while exceeding expectations on deliverables.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
Analyst, Large Corporate group
Crisil Ratings Ltd
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed comprehensive financial modeling for the media and entertainment sector, contributing to accurate credit ratings.
- Supported rating committees while ensuring the accuracy and reliability of rating rationales and credit rating reports.
- Co-authored three publications highlighting trends, insights, and Crisil’s opinion pertaining to the media sector.
- Evaluated and assigned ratings on bank facilities and capital market instruments of a total quantum exceeding Rs 25,000 crore.
- Applied evolving industry insights to sharpen analysis and support timely, appropriate rating recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Intern
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Identified emerging risks and trends in the pharmaceutical industry, analyzing challenges and opportunities for the next decade.
- Analyzed emerging risks by assessing impact and probability, using distribution models to prioritize mitigation strategies.
- Defined a proof of concept for outcome-based risk management, using risk maps to align with business strategies.
Engineer
Sterlite Technologies Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed multiple raw materials with an annual expenditure of over Rs. 400 crores, from Procurement to Pay (P2P).
- Gained valuable experience in vendor governance, partner management, and contract management verticals.
- Served as the point of contact with partners and concerned internal customers for raw materials procurement.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
Education
MBA - Finance & Operations Major
MDI Gurgaon
Gurgaon, India 04.2021 - 01.2023
B.E. + M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering, Economics
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
Pilani, India 04.2013 - 01.2018
Skills
Risk management
Financial modeling
Financial statement analysis
Client relationship management
Credit analysis
Corporate Finance
Certification
Completed the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification by Bloomberg 2022
Corporate Competitions
Campus Finalist, The Deal 2022 by J.P. Morgan: Adjudged as finalist for The Deal by JP Morgan
Positions of responsibilities
- Senior Team Member – Sports Committee, MDI Gurgaon 2023
- Joint Coordinator, Gaming Club – BITS Pilani 2018
Additional Information
- CFA Level I cleared; proficient in Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Python, and advanced Excel
- Skilled in financial modeling, equity research, and valuation techniques (DCF, trading comps, etc.)
- Strong understanding of credit analysis, risk management, portfolio strategies, and derivatives
- Open to roles including but not limited to investment banking, corporate finance, credit, and equity research
- Passionate about financial storytelling, sectoral trends (aviation, media), and macroeconomics
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Large Corporate group
Crisil Ratings Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Analyst, Large Corporate group
Crisil Ratings Ltd
04.2023 - 03.2025
Intern
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
04.2022 - 06.2022
MBA - Finance & Operations Major
MDI Gurgaon
04.2021 - 01.2023
Engineer
Sterlite Technologies Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2020
B.E. + M.Sc. - Chemical Engineering, Economics
BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus
04.2013 - 01.2018
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