Bocconi

and friendships. This fostered cultural sensitivity and an instinctive comfort in diverse settings; I approach unfamiliar environments with curiosity, viewing differences not as barriers but as opportunities to learn and collaborate. After returning to India for my undergraduate studies, I formalised my interest in finance through a BSc in Finance. My professional journey reflects a bottom-up approach to building expertise: developing accounting fundamentals at Company A (a boutique advisory firm), gaining research and analytical exposure at Company B (a market-research firm), and currently acquiring institutional perspective in investment product management at Company C (a leading mutual fund), across equity, fixed income, and specialised funds. Looking ahead, Bocconi's internationally diverse cohort, rigorous finance curriculum, and industry-engaged faculty offer the ideal environment to refine this foundation, broaden my global perspective, and grow into a thoughtful, globally grounded finance professional.