Sampath Kumar A P, FRM

Associate Partner

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India10 yrs 9 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Nearly a decade of experience in data-driven finance.
  • Expert in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence applications.
  • Head of data capabilities at a leading Fintech company.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech data expert with strong analytical and leadership skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence (ai)

Other Skills

Statistical ModelingExcelVBASQL ServerTableauPythonMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointTechnical ResearchC++MatlabCMarket ProfileEquity Research Analysis

About

Passionate data professional who strongly understands, believes and advocates use of data in any decision making. Loves talking and writing about data and its applications in Fintech and personal finance. Undergrad in Engineering at CEG, Anna University followed by Masters in Finance at Delhi University. Close to a decade of experience in Finance services industry using data for investments, risk, collections, growth, marketing and xsell/ upsell recommendations. Here at Yubi, I head the data capabilities for one of our group companies Spocto (https://www.linkedin.com/company/spocto/).

Experience

10 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Yubi

3 roles

Senior Director, Data Science

Promoted

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Director Data Science

Oct 2022Oct 2025 · 3 yrs

  • Heading the data capabilities (DS/DE/BA) for one of the acquiree companies (Spocto Solutions) of Yubi.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical Modeling

Data Science Manager

Oct 2020Oct 2022 · 2 yrs

  • I am currently leading the Engagement & Growth Analytics team, where we use various Data Science techniques across recommendations, clustering, text analytics, demand supply forecasting to increase engagement on our marketplace platform.
  • Prior to this I was working on various Risk analytics projects relating to credit underwriting, customer segmentation, PD models, Estimations of EL & UL on securitization investments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical Modeling

Almabetter

Data Science Mentor

May 2021May 2023 · 2 yrs

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical Modeling

Vivriti capital

Senior Data Scientist

Sep 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical Modeling

D. e. shaw research

Senior Research Analyst

Apr 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

  • Financial Modelling:
  • Tools Used- Excel, VBA, SQL Server
  • 1. Develop underwriting model to arrive at the bidding price for the non-performing loan portfolios using the inputs from seller bank/advisor. Also preparing major strats/key return metrics at different levels and performing sensitivity analysis by varying the assumptions applied on liquidation value and time to liquidate.
  • 2. Develop cash flow (Waterfall) model for securitizing a loan portfolio with expected net collections worth 300 MM based on the term sheets from different Investment banks including various triggers and cash sweep events and analyzing the key return metrics.
  • Dashboard/Reports for Data Analysis:
  • Tools Used- Tableau Desktop, SQL Server, Python (Pandas & Matplotlib)
  • 1. Created a dashboard in Tableau to track the key performance metrics/trends of the our non performing loan portfolios.
  • 2. Created stories in Tableau to provide insights to the Asset Managers prior to their MoM meetings with various servicers.
  • 3. Created multiple ad hoc reports like one pagers, Exposure reports, performance reports for various consumers including EC/RC, Investors, Senior Management etc.
  • Macro Analysis/ Surveillance:
  • Data Sources Used- Bloomberg, Annual Reports
  • 1. Tracking the performance of major banks in Spain and Italy especially in respect to their non-performing/ loan exposure.
  • 2. Maintaining a pipeline of non-performing portfolio transactions (both primary and secondary) in the Euro region.
  • Data Management and Automation:
  • Tools Used- SQL Server, VBA, Python
  • 1. Created multiple complex queries/views/stored procedures in SQL Server to import, export and manipulate data.
  • 2. Automated multiple repetitive tasks using VBA, Python for the internal team and other teams as well.
  • 3. Stream lined the process of data on-boarding and preparing Data Tapes for the sale processes by liaising with different stakeholders (Loan portfolio servicers, Asset Managers, Potential bidders)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical ModelingExcelVBASQL Server+2

The d. e. shaw group (arcesium india pvt ltd)

Financial Analyst

Jun 2016May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • 1. Recognized for top performance through fast-track promotion and internal movement from Fin Operations team to Fin Research team (ABS).
  • 2. Ensured correct modeling of various financial products such as Asset Backed Securities, Credit derivatives, Repos, IR derivatives, Commodity futures & forwards, Options, loans (Term/Revolver) etc. and managing the complete life cycle of those products.
  • 3.In-depth understanding of portfolio accounting and P&L generation. Experience in debugging complicated P&L queries with the help of accounting tool Geneva, a third party tool.
  • 4.Experience in identifying and eliminating redundant processes,
  • eliminating bottle necks and automating manual processes using my VBA & SQL Server skills. Created many macros which has led to an increase in the efficiency of the team.
  • 5.Effective communication skills in terms of broker communication, documentation, preparation of project plans.
  • 6. Involved in implementing the new set of directives given by EU regulators, MiFiD 2 specific to commodity derivative products.
  • 7. Created a dashboard using my technical skills for the Senior Management to understand the potential risk areas & the overall progress of the team on a monthly basis
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ScienceStatistical Modeling

Darashaw

Summer Trainee

May 2015Jul 2015 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • Involved in tracking and analyzing the market profile charts of nifty futures there by generating recommendations for both intraday and long term trading.
  • Maintained a daily record containing various parameters of market profile charts- nifty futures for long term trading.

Accenture

Associate Software Engineer

Aug 2013Jun 2014 · 10 mos · Chennai Area, India

  • 1. Involved in Defect Management in ALM tool & High end testing
  • 2. Created a macro to automate the attendence tracking process of my team using Excel-VBA(Visual Basic Applicaitons)

Education

College of Engineering, Guindy

Engineer's Degree — Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Jan 2009Jan 2013

Global Association of Risk Professionals

Certified Financial Risk Manager — Financial Risk Management

Jan 2020Jan 2021

Delhi University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Financial Management

Jan 2014Jan 2016

CFA Institute

Finance and Financial Management Services

MSP S M Hr Sec School

High School — Mathematics and Computer Science

Jan 2007Jan 2009

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