Keya Parekh

Quantitative Finance & Equity Research

I explore the intersection of data, markets, and human behavior. CFA Level 3 Candidate with 8 levels of actuarial science from IFOA. Currently pursuing an MS in Quantitative Finance at Northeastern University and serving as an Equity Research Analyst at the 360 Huntington Fund, building on 2+ years of consulting experience.

Keya Parekh

About

I'm a quantitative finance student at Northeastern University, driven by the intellectual rigor of financial markets. I'm fascinated by how data reveals market inefficiencies and how discipline in analysis can compound into meaningful returns. As a CFA Level 3 Candidate with 8 levels of actuarial science from IFOA, I bring a rigorous analytical foundation to every challenge.

At the 360 Huntington Fund, a $2M student-run investment fund, I conduct deep fundamental research and valuation modeling to support investment decisions. I'm equally rigorous about understanding risk, pricing, and the psychological drivers behind market movements.

Before Boston, I spent 2+ years as an Actuarial Consultant at UABC, where I managed complex benefit valuations for 300+ corporate clients. This consulting experience taught me how to wrangle massive datasets, communicate complex financial concepts clearly, and deliver precision under pressure—skills I now apply to equity research and investment analysis.

Education

  • MS in Quantitative Finance2025-2026
  • Northeastern University, Boston, USA
  • B.ComCGPA: 9.53/10
  • R.A. Podar College, Mumbai, India

Certifications & Credentials

  • • CFA Level 3 Candidate
  • • 8 levels of Actuarial Science (IFOA)
  • • MATLAB Certified
  • • Financial Modeling & Risk Management

Core Skills

DCF ValuationFinancial ModelingPythonRMATLABEquity ResearchRisk Analysis

Experience

Equity Research Analyst

360 Huntington Fund

Sep 2025 - Now

Boston, Massachusetts

  • • Performed detailed fundamental analysis including DCF modeling and comparable company assessment
  • • Developed investment presentations resulting in BUY recommendations approved by committee
  • • Strengthened expertise in financial modeling and valuation frameworks 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