Kushagra Singhal — Co-Founder
Seasoned quantitative modeler with extensive experience across asset classes, derivatives, and portfolio risk frameworks. With over seven years in the financial sector, I bring a unique blend of data science, model risk management, transaction banking, and systematic trading expertise. I am also building Kushagra Wealth Solutions (KWS) as a Mutual Fund Distributor, focused on evidence-based investing, long-term wealth creation, and modern portfolio construction using factor investing approaches (value, momentum, quality, low volatility). Strong academic foundation in Electrical & Computer Engineering with a Master’s degree from UIUC and a dual degree from IIT Kanpur. Certified in Python, investments, and data science, with FRM Level 1 cleared and on track for full certification. Actively developing algorithmic trading and quantitative investment tools to bridge institutional-grade research with practical retail wealth solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in quantitative finance and model risk management.
Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 16 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Mutual Funds
- Financial Analysis
- Trading Strategies
- Equity Derivatives
- Model Risk
- Financial Engineering
Career Highlights
- Over seven years of experience in quantitative modeling.
- Founder of Kushagra Wealth Solutions focused on evidence-based investing.
- Strong academic background with dual degrees from IIT Kanpur.
Work Experience
Wealthy
Mutual Fund Distributor (4 mos)
Kushagra Wealth Solutions
Founder (4 mos)
Self-employed
Self Employed (2 yrs 2 mos)
Goldman Sachs
Vice President (2 yrs 2 mos)
Associate (2 yrs 11 mos)
Senior Analyst (1 yr 11 mos)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Research Assistant (2 yrs 4 mos)
Flipkart.com
Graduate Trainee (1 mo)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Research Intern (2 mos)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Student (4 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
High School at St Conrad's Inter College Agra