Arjun D.
Junior Quantitative Analyst
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About
Arjun D. is a seasoned Quantitative Analyst currently with Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc. in Torrance, CA, where he excels in modeling dual-currency economies using Python and conducting time-series forecasting to assess pricing changes. His expertise is deeply rooted in financial modeling and analysis, acquired through his previous role as an Investment Analyst at Cogitative Investments in San Diego, CA, where he built financial models for asset tracking and supported valuation reviews. He started his analytical journey as a Private Equity and Structured Credit Intern with UTI Alternatives in New Delhi, India, where he played a critical role in deal screening and investor dashboard management. Arjun's academic background in Financial Engineering from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Business Systems from NMIMS University, combined with strong technical skills in Python, SQL, Tableau, and Excel, empowers him to apply sophisticated techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations and regression analysis across financial sectors.
Experience
Quantitative Analyst
Easley-Dunn Productions, Inc. · 2026 — PresentDeveloped a dual-currency economy model in Python utilizing Monte Carlo simulations to assess inflation risk. Employed time-series forecasting and regression techniques to analyze pricing changes, uncovering any imbalances prior to implementation. Created dashboards to monitor economic health by tracking KPIs and retention curves for monetization.Investment Analyst
Cogitative Investments, Asset Management · 2025 — 2026Constructed financial models for three assets, monitoring acquisition costs and credit structures to aid in quarterly forecasting. Evaluated real estate and property deals, along with fund flows, to support valuation and capital deployment analysis. Assisted in valuation reviews for five pipeline assets, identifying discrepancies.Private Equity and Structured Credit Intern
UTI Alternatives, Alternatives Investment Fund · 2025 — 2025Assessed four private credit and equity deals valued at $5M, achieving a 25% conversion rate to the term sheet stage. Provided diligence support for three deals focusing on equity, real estate, and education-sector restructuring. Developed investor dashboards for tracking IRR, MOIC, NAV, and carried interest for active portfolio companies.Quantitative Trading and Product Intern
HDFC Securities, Broking and Investment Advisory · 2025 — 2025Analyzed collateral margin haircuts for 25 high-volume equities to identify structural pricing discrepancies. Evaluated margin funds offerings by reviewing script coverage, margin norms, and financing rates for competitive positioning. Extracted useful data from large-volume options datasets to create effective intraday and swing strategy backtests.Data Analytics & Automation Intern
Yes Bank Limited · 2023 — 2023Automated incentive calculation systems for sales channel hierarchy using Python and Hadoop. Enhanced sales team productivity and minimized business reporting turnaround time.Equity Research Intern
Aditya Birla Capital · 2022 — 2022Performed fundamental valuations for 20 listed healthcare companies, focusing on hospitals and diagnostics. Identified KIMS and Rainbow Hospitals as strong investment picks, with a reported alpha of 42% over a year.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Master of Science in Financial EngineeringUniversity of Southern California · — — 2026
- Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Business SystemsNMIMS University · — — 2024