Investment ResearchESGPortfolio AnalyticsAI Automation

Vishnukant Muchhal

Investment Analyst with experience across equity research, ESG analysis, mutual fund portfolio analytics and Python-led automation for investment workflows.

Summary

Research-first profile with technology leverage

Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail, a quick learning curve and a result-driven approach. Interested in building differentiated research insights and using automation to improve the quality, speed and repeatability of investment analysis.

Experience

Professional Experience

  • Feb 2024 – Present

    Investment Analyst · ICICI Prudential AMC — Investments

    • Cover sectors including luggage, packaging, stationery, commercial services, paper, software/IT and recycling.
    • Serve as ESG Analyst, supporting sustainability integration through company research and governance, environmental and social analysis.
    • Specialise in mutual fund portfolio analysis and contribute to research for advisory offshore funds.
    • Lead AI and Python integration initiatives within the investments team to improve analytical accuracy, repeatability and workflow efficiency.
    • Contributed to strategy formation for new fund launches, including Quality Fund and Momentum Fund.
  • Jun 2023 – Oct 2023

    Intern · CRISIL Limited — Industry Research, Analytical

    • Conducted industry and company research across the BFSI sector with a focus on NBFCs and microfinance institutions.
    • Supported credit underwriting workstreams and contributed to macroeconomic, financial inclusion and industry reports.
    • Prepared CRISIL report material for inclusion in the Draft Red Herring Prospectus of an IPO-bound company.
  • Dec 2017 – Dec 2019

    Article Assistant · Sharma Nemani & Associates

    • Prepared audit plans after understanding client businesses and key operating processes.
    • Performed analytical reviews, trial balance scrutiny and variance analysis.
    • Worked on direct and indirect taxation, including return filing, form preparation and client coordination.
    • Handled daily accounting tasks such as tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
  • Oct 2016 – Oct 2017

    Article Assistant · Pooja D Shah & Co

    • Conducted account assessments to review viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
    • Investigated and resolved variances across digital and physical records.

Credentials

Certifications & Skills

Apr 2025

AI for Everyday Tasks

Microsoft

Feb 2025

Python for Finance

Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics · 365 Careers

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Python Foundations & Data Structures

Programming for Everybody + Python Data Structures · University of Michigan

Mar 2017

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council · 91.2%

Research & Investment Analysis

Equity research, ESG analysis, portfolio analytics, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, macro analysis and mutual fund portfolio review.

Credit & Industry Research

Credit research, credit underwriting support, industry research, company analysis and BFSI sector research.

Tools & Technology

Advanced Excel, MS Office, Tally, Python, PHP, MySQL, Linux Server and Network Security.

Working Style

Keen eye for detail, problem solving orientation and ability to build automation-led investment workflows.

Projects

Entrepreneurial & Technology Projects

Apr 2012 – Feb 2023

Lakeside Willows Ad Solutions

  • Brokered advertising deals between websites and mid-to-large web advertising companies.
  • Developed business strategy, managed ad inventory, reviewed performance and improved website monetisation.
  • Developed and upgraded websites and an Android app to improve user experience and revenue performance.
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Aug 2016 – Feb 2023

GiftAWebsite.xyz

  • Built customised websites for clients to gift as permanent digital memories accessible from anywhere.
  • Positioned the offering around virtual gifting, especially useful during remote-interaction periods.
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Oct 2019 – Feb 2023

Adin Logistics LLP

  • Worked on a centralised platform to organise a fragmented logistics market and improve cargo movement efficiency.
  • Focused on improving truck operator revenue while offering factory operators and traders a more structured service.
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Education

Academic Background

Feb 2022

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) · CFA Institute

All three levels cleared

Apr 2013 – Dec 2019

Chartered Accountant · ICAI

Final CA — Not pursuing · IPCC Group 2 cleared in Nov 2018 · IPCC Group 1 cleared in May 2015 · Exemptions in Accounting, Taxation and Advanced Accounting

Mar 2016

B.Com · University of Mumbai

71.57%

Mar 2013

HSC · Maharashtra State Board

Malini Kishor Sanghvi College (RITUMBARA), Vile Parle

Mar 2011

SSC · Maharashtra State Board

Mount Mary High School, Goregaon West

Activities

Social Impact

  • Worked with Indian Development Foundation for four months, teaching English and Mathematics to madrasa students.
  • Helped set up remote-learning equipment at small schools and supported fundraising for underprivileged children.

Contact

Contact

For professional correspondence, please reach out through the details below.