Fund Manager
With over 18 years of professional experience across both sell-side and buy-side financial services, Naveen possesses a comprehensive understanding of investment management. He initiated his career in 2007 as a research analyst within the proprietary research division of DE Shaw, a globally recognised hedge fund. Subsequently, Naveen's sell-side tenure at HSBC focused on developing investment recommendations for institutional clients within the midcap segment, with initial sector coverage including Real Estate, Information Technology, and Media & Entertainment. His transition to Aditya Birla Capital saw an expansion of his responsibilities to encompass a broader spectrum of industries, such as Automotive, Auto Ancillaries, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Building Materials, and Ageing-related businesses. During his eleven-year tenure at Aditya Birla Capital, he managed a research team comprising seven analysts and actively participated in the investment committee responsible for overseeing two Portfolio Management Services (PMS) schemes. Naveen's primary expertise lies in extracting actionable insights and analytics from extensive quantitative data sets. He adeptly integrates top-down and bottom-up investment methodologies to construct robust investment strategies. At Nuvama, Naveen is entrusted with the management of the Nuvama Absolute Return Strategy (NARS) and the Nuvama Equities eXpansion Target (NEXT) PMS, operating within the Listed Equities vertical of Nuvama Asset Management. Academically, Naveen holds a commerce background and a Master's degree in Finance from ICFAI, Hyderabad. He is also a CFA charterholder.