Abhirup Poddar

Business Development Executive

London, England, United Kingdom2 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Generated 500% return in options model.
Led data-driven improvements for 20 UAE stores.
Developed award-winning reverse-cannibalization model.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a quantitative analyst with expertise in retail analytics and systematic trading strategies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalysisRisk ManagementMarket ResearchStrategic PlanningFinancial Statement AnalysisDue Diligence

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsC (Programming Language)Competitive AnalysisCost-Benefit AnalysisDashboard BuildingData MiningDebatingE-CommerceEngineeringEquitiesFootballForecastingMarket RiskMathematicsMicrosoft Excel

About

I build and deploy systematic trading strategies that excel under real-world conditions. My latest options model generated a 500% return (Sharpe 0.69) in its first month, leveraging Python API integration and real-time data engineering. Previously, I spent three years as Senior Business Analyst at a $1 billion Dubai retail firm, before diving deep into Applied Trading Strategies, Risk Management & Valuation, and Systematic trading strategies using machine learning at Imperial. I’m now seeking quantitative trading roles where I can apply my statistical toolkit to design adaptive, high-performance algorithms. Let’s connect: abhirup.poddar@gmail.com

Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 8 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Landmark group

Senior Business Analyst

Sep 2021 – May 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

HomeCentre is a UAE-based home furnishings retailer operating 70+ stores across eight countries, with annual revenues of USD 1 billion .
Scaled retail operations across seven countries through data-driven process improvements and analytics. Led target-setting and productivity initiatives for 20 UAE stores (900+ employees), driving 4% revenue growth in FY 22–23 and a 2% market-share gain.
Optimized logistics costs by conducting organization-wide cost analyses to refine minimum delivery thresholds, reducing expenses and boosting annual profitability by AED 7 million.
Built and deployed an incentive dashboard for 3,000+ staff, utilizing sensitivity analyses to calibrate leverage points, streamline monthly budgeting cycles, and maximize the ratio of revenue to personnel costs.
Enabled executive decision-making by researching market trends and financial metrics to produce board-level presentations, investor pitch decks, and strategic documentation, ensuring clear insights and stakeholder alignment.
Won the ABCD award for developing a reverse-cannibalization model that determines the impact of customer migration due to store closures and informs capital and operational investment decisions

Data AnalysisProcess AutomationCost-Benefit AnalysisSenior Stakeholder ManagementDashboard BuildingStatistical Modeling+5

Atom

Product Management Intern

May 2020 – Jul 2020 · 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

Atom is a New Delhi–based startup focused on gamifying productivity through an engaging app that blends game mechanics with task management.
Researched the app-based meditation market to identify what drives user adoption. Led a team of 12 consultants to validate business-plan assumptions and extract key consumer insights.
Calculated market size, total addressable market, and growth rates—using surveys and secondary data—to shape go-to-market strategies.
Mapped out competitor offerings by comparing features, pricing, and user feedback; distilled findings into a clear feature-gap analysis report.
Applied a structured framework to score and prioritize market opportunities, then recommended tactics to strengthen Atom’s competitive position.

Market ResearchCompetitive AnalysisStrategic PlanningQuantitative sizingAnalytical Skills

Grant thornton india llp

Management Intern

Dec 2019 – Jan 2020 · 1 mo · Gurgaon, India · On-site

Indian member firm of Grant Thornton International, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market and large enterprises
Reviewed accounting records and performed due diligence to assess the financial and operational health of target companies in M&A transactions.
Researched industry trends, emerging technologies, and cash-flow seasonality to advise clients on financing needs and deal structuring.

Financial Statement AnalysisDue DiligenceMarket ResearchMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical Skills

Jcb india ltd.

Project Intern

Jun 2019 – Jul 2019 · 1 mo · New Delhi Area, India · On-site

JCB India Limited is a leading manufacturer of earthmoving and construction equipment in India .
Identified and fixed major mechanical faults on machine joints during final testing, confirmed that repairs worked correctly, and verified performance data Profile.
Performed regular visual and functional checks on machines to ensure they met quality standards

Mercedes benz t & t motors ltd.

Intern

Dec 2017 – Dec 2017 · 0 mo · New Delhi Area, India

Trained under different departments such as Chassis, Repair, Service, Maintenance and gained a working understanding of machinery, workforce and equipment involved in after sales department
Helped diagnose issues, repair and replace parts for 100+ cars including the flagship GTR-S model

Uday foundation

Intern

May 2016 – May 2016 · 0 mo · New Delhi Area, India

Mentored 2 students from low income households to help them overcome daily challenges and cope with the rigorous curriculum
Monitored the cognition of each student in Mathematics, Science and English in order to design high impact personalized lessons.