ANURAG KUMAR SHAW
Finance MBA candidate
Finance MBA candidate at IIIT Allahabad with hands-on experience in portfolio advisory, derivatives analysis, and financial modelling. Interned at Motilal Oswal Financial Services as a Financial Advisor, gaining real-market exposure in equity and commodity advisory. B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) graduate with a strong quantitative base, channelling that analytical foundation into finance. Certified in financial modelling, Power BI, and AI in Finance.
Experience
Financial Advisor Intern
Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Kolkata
May 2025 – July 2025
- Portfolio Advisory & Wealth Management: Advised clients on investment strategies aligned with risk appetite and financial goals; supported portfolio optimisation across equity and commodity markets.
- Derivatives & Market Analysis: Analysed futures and options markets, interpreted macroeconomic trends, and applied risk management strategies; identified actionable trading opportunities in live market conditions.
- Client Interaction & Financial Planning: Supported senior advisors in client-facing sessions; developed the ability to communicate investment rationale clearly to diverse client profiles.
Projects
The “Invisible Money” Effect: A Systematic Literature Review on the Role of Money Attitude in Digital Payments-Induced Financial Behaviour in the Indian Context
Conducted a systematic literature review examining how digital payment systems alter money attitudes and financial behaviour. Findings contribute to understanding consumer financial decision-making, digital payment adoption, and behavioural finance in the Indian fintech ecosystem.
A Hybrid Deep Learning Framework (LSTM-XGBoost) for Predictive Modelling of Carbon Emissions in the Indian Subcontinent’s Agricultural Supply Chain
Developed a hybrid LSTM-XGBoost deep learning model to forecast carbon emissions across agricultural supply chains in the Indian subcontinent. Research addresses supply chain sustainability, predictive analytics, and environmental risk modelling with applications in agri-finance and ESG investment frameworks.
Trust & Usability as Mediators in Robo-Advisory Adoption (India)
Investigated how trust and perceived usability function as key mediators in driving adoption of automated wealth management (robo-advisory) platforms in the Indian financial services sector. Applied structured survey methodology and statistical analysis to evaluate consumer behavioural patterns; findings have direct implications for fintech product design, digital financial advisory, and investor onboarding strategies. Research bridges behavioural finance, UX and trust theory, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven portfolio advisory in emerging markets.
Education
IIIT Allahabad (Prayagraj)
MBA – Finance & Operations, Finance & Operations
2024 – 2026*
Academy of Technology, WBUT
B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2019 – 2023
Skills
Certifications
- Financial Modelling & Valuation
- Microsoft Power BI for Business Intelligence
- Practical AI Applications in Finance
- Alternative Assets & Investment Strategies
- Introduction to Financial Markets (ISB)
- Business Analytics & Digital Media (ISB)
Volunteer
Vice-Treasurer
Arcadia'22 – Annual Institute Festival, Academy of Technology
- Managed budgeting, fund allocation, and financial oversight for the institute's annual festival, ensuring complete fiscal accountability across all operations.