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SGA as a Preferred Research Vendor
SG Analytics is a KPO providing end-to-end customized research to global clients across US, Europe and Middle East. Our 2 delivery
centres: Pune (known as ‘Oxford of the East’ and Hyderabad provide the required contingency and business continuity planning
(BCP) to our clients.
SG Analytics diverse research platform encompassing multiple asset classes provides scalable and cost effective research to our
clients
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Ranked 3rd among “Leading Providers of Knowledge Process Outsourcing Services Globally for Overall
Satisfaction” 2010 by Black Book of Outsourcing
Ranked as one of the top 50 best managed services companies in the world by DataMonitor (ranked 20th,
top 1 percentile amongst 2,751 companies) in 2010
Recognition by Clients
What Sets SGA Apart…
Flexible and transparent pricing model: Apart from “Fixed Cost” pricing model, SGA also offers its clients “Cost Plus Model”
which reflects its belief in having a transparent partner like relation with its clients
Guaranteed productivity improvements: SGA’s services and delivery model have helped its clients in achieving productivity
improvements of at least 10-15%
Management owned: SGA is owned by its management. This provides an additional layer of commitment and stability to its
clients, who in turn can be assured that their objectives are aligned with that of the ownership and management of SGA.
Transition cost borne in-house: Incase of transfer from an incumbent vendor, SGA bears the transition cost acknowledging its
commitment to building a strategic working relationship
Assured continuity of key personnel: SGA understands the importance of the key personnel within an offshoring team and
therefore commits to the continuity of the key personnel throughout the agreement term
Highest employee retention rate: SGA has the highest employee retention amongst its peers as it identifies social belongingness
and connection with its employees
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SGA: Client Segments and Services
Research
&
Analytics
Equity Research
Fixed Income and Credit Research
Financial Modeling
Investment Banking
Private Company Valuations
(409A/PPA)
ESOP Valuation
Industry Reports
Private Equity Fund Valuations
Thematic Research
Sector Research
Editorial Support Services
Desktop Publishing and Typesetting
Multilingual Desktop Publishing
Client Segments
Hedge Funds, Private Equity Firms, Asset
Management Firms, Investment Banks, Pension
Funds, Independent Research Firms
Primary Research (CATI , CAWI and Phone to
Web)
Focus on B2B studies for Qualitative and
Quantitative Interviews
Questionnaire Designing
Survey Programming
Deliverables in SPSS and/or Excel formats
Live Barging & Online Reporting Tools
Data Services and List Management
Client Segments
Market Research Firms, Consulting Firms, Large
Corporates
Go-To-Market / Market Entry
Market Sizing, Share & Segmentation
Analysis
Forecasting & Scenario
Country & Market Profiling
Corporate Benchmarking & Competitor
Tracking
Business Feasibility Studies
SWOT Analysis
Client Segments
Large Corporates, Management Consulting Firms,
Market Research Firms, IT Analyst Firms, Investor
Relation Firms, Information Providers
Data Aggregation, Cleansing and
Segmentation
Big data Analytics, Profiling & MIS Reporting
Text Analytocs
Customer Analytics
Trading Algorithm Development and
Maintenance
Financial Markets Analytics
Risk & Operations Analytics
Client Segments
Investor Relation Firms, Large Corporates, Asset
Management Firms, Commercial Banks, Mortgage
Banks, Hedge Funds,
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Presence across the entire research and analysis value chain
Data cleaning and aggregation
Primary and secondary research
News runs
Profiles
Spreading historical financials
Newsletters
Information memorandums
Equity, credit & sector research
Complex financial modeling & forecasting
Valuation & investment recommendation
Synergy analysis for M&A transactions
LBO, DCF & Merger Modeling
Quantitative research & advanced statistical modeling
Trading strategies based on qualitative & quantitative
research
Asset allocation strategies
High-frequency trading & tick data analysis
Identifying M&A opportunities
Live support on pitches & deals
IdeasAnalysisResearch
One Stop Shop for All Research and Analysis Services
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SGA Talent Development: Multi Dimensional Approach
Dimensions Key Attributes
Ownership & Responsibility Ownership, Accountability, Self-management, Decision-making and Adapting to Change
Technical Skills Domain Expertise and Application of Knowledge
Work management Scope of Work, Process Planning and Meeting Deadlines
Client & People Management
Client Communication and Management, People Communication and Management and Right Protocol
(e-mail and verbal)
Responsibility
Focuses on attitude
Work Management
Focuses on project
planning, monitoring and review
Client & People
Management
Focuses on
interpersonal and social
skills
Technical Skills
Focuses on the tools and
techniques for work execution
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Our Presence: Multiple Geographies
ASIA
Delivery Centre Delivery Centre
602, 6th Floor, Wing "2", Office No. 401,
Cluster C,EON Free Zone, 4th Floor,Shangrila Plaza,
Kharadi, Pune- 411014, Road No. 2,
Maharashtra, India. Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad – 500 033,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
EUROPE
Limmatquai 80 90-92 St.John Street,
8001 Zurich, London, EC1M 4EH,
Switzerland. United Kingdom.
NORTH AMERICA
48 Wall Street,
11th Floor,
New York,
N.Y. 10005.
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Sushant Gupta
CEO
Sushant has worked with companies such as Siemens, Schlumberger and Monitor
in India, UK, Norway and Middle East. Since 1999, he has developed a successful
track record as an entrepreneur in UK and India in the Information and IT sector.
His diverse industry experience gives him the expertise to lead the growth of SG
Analytics. Sushant is also an investor in Aavishkaar a pioneering rural venture
capital group and board member of Sampark, an NGO focused in helping poor
women.
Ahmed Hakki
Vice President Business Development
Ahmed leads Business Development at SG Analytics. Ahmed has more than 19
years of experience in global Investment Banks like Nomura Securities, Societe
Generale and UBS covering Equity Sales, Asset Management and Private Banking.
His strong domain knowledge of the financial services industry and relationship
management skills are extremely useful in developing new client relationships and
providing existing clients an empathetic interface.
Rama Ratnam
Senior Associate Vice President, Research
Rama Ratnam joined SG Analytics in September as a Senior AVP. Prior to SG
Analytics, Rama was Director - Research at Integreon Managed Solutions, Manila
where he was responsible for overall delivery of the research business handling a
team of about 170 people. Before joining Integreon, Rama worked at BNP Paribas
for GECD division, Citi for their Investment Banking Division, Guggenheim
transparent value and AMT (Adkin’s Matchett and Toy) one of the leading financial
training institution in the world, where he taught a broad range of basic and
advanced subjects; including accounting, modeling and valuation techniques. He
has trained and coached both associates and analysts in the U.S. and Asia for bulge
bracket banks.
SGA is a management-owned company, which gives it financial and operational stability with a vision for the future
Actively Involved Leadership: With Ownership in the Firm
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SGA’s workflow model facilitates smooth delivery and high quality output
Workflow Model Built on Robust Quality Process and Communication
Client
Project
receipt
Client
Communicatio
n
Project
Delivery
Client
Communicatio
n
Requirement and
objective capture
Efficient and
appropriate staffing
Execution with
regular iterative
checks and strict
quality control
processes
Delivery in
appropriate
format and form
Confirmation of
client satisfaction
or action on
client feedback
Learning
absorption
Storage of
reusable information
research in the
internal knowledge
management system
Client Account Manager & AVP Delivery Team & PM
SGA
Quality
ControlQC* QC
1 2 3
Sr. Analyst/
Analyst
Project
Manager
AVP
Client eye and sanity
check
Completeness
and Accuracy
check
Self QC
*includes editorial check in case of word/PPT doc
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More than 15 years of international experience working in Europe, US, India or Middle East
Direct experience of Equity & Credit Research, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Structured Finance, Private Banking or
Consulting
Qualified MBA’s, CFA’s, CA’s or Economists from Institutes such as LBS, Insead, IIM, Duke University etc.
VP’s
More than 10 years of international experience working in Europe, US, India or Middle East
Direct experience of Research and Analysis covering different Markets & Asset Classes
Qualified MBA’s, CFA’s, CA’s or Economists from Institutes such as LBS, Insead, IIM, Duke University etc.
Associate VP’s
5 plus years of working experience in the Financial Services Industry
Direct experience of Research and Analysis covering different Markets & Asset Classes
Qualified MBA’s, CFA’s, CA’s or Economists from some of the leading schools in US, Europe or India often with engineering degrees from institutes such as IIT
Senior Analysts
3-5 years experience in Research & Analysis
Qualified MBA’s, CFA’s or CA’s from some of the leading schools in India such as IIM, Symbiosis often with engineering degrees from institutes such as IIT
Analysts
Highly Qualified and Experienced Delivery Team
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SG Analytics is ISO/IEC 27001:2005 certified for its information security management systems
SG Analytics understands the sensitive nature of financial data and has established controls and processes within the firm to protect and secure the interests
of its clients.
Firm
Confidentiality - Each employee has to sign a confidentiality agreement with SGA
Non compete - Each employee has to sign a non compete agreement with SGA for a duration of 3-6 months depending on the seniority of the person
Client specific - Clients can also request key personnel working on their projects to sign a separate confidentiality and a non compete agreement
Physical access - Secured access areas
Logical access - Password protected work stations, restricted access to server work areas
Internet - Firewall protected and regular internet usage monitoring
Email – SGA employees have restricted access to emails. No personal emails can be accessed within the business facility.
Checks and Controls
Conducted by BSI and by clients
Audits
SGA Emphasis on Information Security and Data Confidentiality
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Ahmed Hakki, Vice President Business
Development
ahakki@sganalytics.com
+41 79 576 15 86
Simran Wadhwa, Senior Manager Business
Development
simran@sganalytics.com
+91 985 0248 555
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