Keya Parekh

Quantitative Finance & Equity Research

I'm a quantitative finance student at Northeastern University with a strong interest in financial markets, investment research, and data-driven decision-making. CFA Level III Candidate with nine completed actuarial science exams through the IFOA. I am currently on the job market and actively seeking opportunities where I can apply strong analytical and research skills in finance.

Keya Parekh

About

I'm a quantitative finance student at Northeastern University with a strong interest in financial markets, investment research, and data-driven decision-making. I'm especially drawn to understanding how data can uncover market inefficiencies and support better portfolio outcomes. I am currently on the job market and actively seeking opportunities where I can apply strong analytical and research skills in finance.

A CFA Level III Candidate and having completed nine actuarial science exams through the IFOA, I've built a rigorous analytical foundation that I bring to every challenge. For example, at the 360 Huntington Fund, a $2M student-run investment fund, I lead sector coverage across Industrials, Basic Materials, Energy, and Utilities. In this role, I support research efforts and help inform portfolio positioning decisions, with a strong focus on valuation, risk, and market behavior.

Before coming to Boston, I spent more than two years as an Actuarial Consultant at UABC, where I led complex benefit valuations for more than 300 corporate clients. That experience built a strong foundation in working with large datasets, solving complex quantitative problems, and communicating technical financial concepts with clarity. It also trained me to deliver accurate, high-quality work under pressure, which I now bring to equity research and investment analysis. I am equally effective in independent settings and in team environments, where I contribute as a thoughtful, trusted, and collaborative partner.

Education

  • MS in Quantitative FinanceGPA: 3.7/4.0
  • Northeastern University, Boston, USA2025-2026
  • B.ComGPA: 3.81/4
  • R.A. Podar College, Mumbai, India2020-2023

Certifications & Credentials

  • • CFA Level III Candidate
  • • 9 levels of Actuarial Science (IFOA)
  • • Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
  • • MATLAB Certified
  • • Introduction to Financial Modelling (CFA Institute)
  • • Investment Risk Management (Coursera)
  • • DELF A1 & A2 (Alliance Française)

Core Skills

DCF ValuationFinancial ModelingPythonRMATLABEquity ResearchRisk AnalysisInvestments Research

Experience

Sector Manager

360 Huntington Fund

Jan 2026 - Present

Boston, Massachusetts

  • • Leading sector-level coverage across Industrials, Basic Materials, Energy, and Utilities, setting investment themes and prioritizing research efforts
  • • Overseeing equity research analysts, reviewing models and assumptions, and challenging valuation and thesis quality before committee discussions
  • • Driving stock selection and portfolio positioning by synthesizing macro drivers, industry dynamics, and company-level fundamentals
  • • Maintaining and updating valuation frameworks and comparables across covered sectors to reflect market and earnings changes

Equity Research Analyst

360 Huntington Fund

Sep 2025 - Jan 2026

Boston, Massachusetts

  • • Performed detailed fundamental and valuation analysis, including DCF modeling, comparable company assessment, and scenario testing
  • • Consolidated insights into a formal investment presentation that was approved as a BUY recommendation by the committee
  • • Strengthened expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and investment thesis communication through real-world application

Actuarial Consultant

Universal Actuaries & Benefit Consultants

Apr 2023 - Jul 2025

Mumbai, India

  • • Managed 300+ corporate client accounts, evaluating benefits for 35,000+ employees
  • • Prepared liability reports totaling $40M with precision across multiple accounting standards
  • • Implemented R automation, reducing report preparation time by 20%

Visiting Faculty

Languist Pro

Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
  • • Delivered French language instruction with multimedia integration
  • • Fostered cultural appreciation and improved student proficiency across all skills

Interests & Passions

Reading

Deep dives into market philosophy, behavioral finance, and investment classics. Currently exploring capital allocation patterns and how AI is reshaping financial markets.

Photography

Visual storytelling through light and composition. I approach photography with the same rigor I apply to financial analysis—finding patterns and meaning in complexity.

Movement

Dance, martial arts, hiking. I believe discipline and creativity are inseparable. Movement is how I think through complex problems and recharge.

Let's Connect

Open to discussing markets, finance, and interesting ideas. Whether it's investment strategy, data analysis, or just a good conversation about why markets do what they do—let's talk.

Boston, Massachusetts | MS in Quantitative Finance