To, The Director Graduate Recruitment Division Deutsche Bank Sub: Recruitment Application for Deutsche Bank Dear

Sir, I would like to apply for the following streams in order of preference: 1. 2. Division 3. Equity Research Global Markets Investment Banking

I would like to have the job because your organisation is a truly global operator and would provide me with a first hand experience of the most complex and yet innovative features of Global Markets. Also in the numerous interactions I have had with employees of your organisation, both during the Deutsche Bank Essay Competition Finals as well as when many others came down to I.I.M Calcutta, I have been very impressed by the sort of broad horizons each of them has and the pleasure they derive out of working for Deutsche Bank. In a world of intense competition, it is the culture of an organisation, which differentiates one's offering from the other. In that respect, your organisation seems to me as the perfect choice. I would be bringing to the table the different financial as well as other functional skill sets learnt here over two years, plus a keen analytical approach to problem solving and ability to think through a difficult scenario. Also my tenure of 4years in engineering college has honed up my skill to work as a team in a practical situation and appreciate the huge chasm between academic models and practical reality. I hope that my application will be evaluated keeping in my mind my interest for the job as well as my skills and academic record. Thanking you, Yours Sincerely, Arnab Basu

Address: 10/2, Deodar Street, Calcutta 700019. 91-033-417-1365

ARNAB BASU
Date of birth: 25th October, 1976 Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION
Percentage/CG Divisi Institution PA on Indian Institute of Management, 2001 7.24 Calcutta 1999 B.E. (Electrical) Jadavpur University 82.73 1st 1995 WBCHSE Patha Bhavan 83.80 1st 1993 WBBSE Patha Bhavan 82.22 1st * Interest Area: Finance and Strategy CGPA till IVth term Ranked 21st in Indian Institute of Management Calcutta at the end of 4 terms. Ranked 57th in the Higher Secondary Examination (1995) and 89th in the Secondary Examination (1993). AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Year The National Prize and Scholarship (1993 and 1995) Awarded National Prize and qualified for National Scholarship in appreciation of high rank in Secondary and Higher Secondary Examinations. India Leadership Summit (2000) Represented Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta at the Nationwide India Leadership Summit, having student delegates from over 200 Business Schools in the country. Selected from I.I.M Calcutta to participate in the Best Presentation Contest on 'Business Leadership in the New Millennium' in Mumbai. National Science Talent Award (1988-1991) Awarded Certificate of Merit and Prize for proficiency in Science and Mathematics for 3 successive years. Centre for Pedagogical Studies in Mathematics Award (1991) Awarded Certificate of Merit and Prize by the Centre for Pedagogical Studies in Mathematics, this citation recognizes exceptional merit in the field of Mathematics. Symposiums Won the 3rd Prize in Vichar A Nationwide Paper Competition organized by XIM Bhubaneswar. Invited by Deutsche Bank to present a paper on FDI in New Delhi, as part of the Deutsche Bank Essay Competition open to the top three business schools of the country. Finalist in the all India Symposiums Shastrarth and Xpressions 2000. Examination/ Degree PGDM*

SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
June 2000 10th April 10th

Address: 10/2, Deodar Street, Calcutta 700019. 91-033-417-1365

Project Title Development of a Datawarehousing Prototype Using SAP Business Warehouse Project Learning different Datawarehousing concepts and techniques. Initiatives Industry study of the Insurance and Pharmaceutical sectors and evaluating the Critical Success Factors. Interfaced with industry insiders to develop a better understanding of the industries. Design and Implementation of the prototype using SAP BIW. Key Learnings

Decision Making Process and Analysis for the above mentioned industries. Handling Hierarchy and Slowly Changing dimensions in SAP BIW.

Achieveme nts

Achieved rapid progress in an initiative for better and informative client interactions with the help of this prototype. Project Report was added to the PwC Knowledge Centre recognising the usefulness of the study and research.

PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS

Managing the Bits and Bytes Employee Challenges and Opportunities

This paper won the 3rd Prize in Vichar A Nationwide Paper Competition organized by XIM Bhubaneswar. How to Attract Foreign Direct Investment Selected for the National Finals organized by Deutsche Bank in New Delhi (2000), an Essay Writing Contest open to the top three Business Schools of India. Internet Security Challenges in the new Millennium - selected as being amongst the 6 best papers in national level competitions at Interface in Xpressions 2000. Application of Networking in Business Selected as one of the four finalists in Shastrarth, IIMCs all India Management Symposium.

NOTABLE ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPERS

Term Paper on Electronic Commerce Management Challenges and Opportunities: This paper looks at the different aspects of Electronic Commerce including Branding, Logistics Management, Pricing, Network Security, Customer Satisfaction and the managerial challenges and opportunities surfacing in the present day scenario. Term Paper on Quantitative and Heuristic Techniques of Inventory Management: This paper involves an in-depth study of the existing techniques of Inventory Management and would try to suggest changes and if possible develop a new model of Inventory Management. (Ongoing Project)

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Project leader in Initiative for Community Action (INCA) in I.I.M-C, a consulting club working with NGOs. Clients include KRIPA (working towards rehabilitation of drug & alchohol addicts). As a Member of the Entrepreneurship Cell of IIM Calcutta, worked towards setting it up and giving it a professional structure for the period July Nov 2000. Instructor and Counsellor at ERUDITE - a Classroom Coaching Centre for M.B.A Entrance.

Elected Student Representative in the Union Council of Jadavpur University from 1997-1999. Event Coordinator in Sanskriti-99 and Sponsorship Coordinator in Sanskriti-98 (annual cultural festival of Engineering Faculty in Jadavpur University). School captain (1992-93) - Involved in organizing, coordinating and participating in various inter school and inter house events and competitions.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Sports - Member of Inter-year & Inter-department Football and Cricket Teams of Electrical Engineering (1996-1998). Responsible for Arena98, the inter-department annual sports mega-event at Jadavpur University. Dramatics - Performed in Bengali Dramas on behalf of School, University and Local Club. Debates and Quizzes - Participated in debates and quizzes at both school & college level. Winner of inter college General Quiz in Sanskriti-96. Social Work - Have organised 2 Blood-Donation Camps in Jadavpur University. Regular donor of blood for last 4yrs. Involved in Fund Raising Programme in IIM Calcutta for CRY. Actively pursued literacy campaign while in high school. Hobbies - Reading fiction has been an addiction through my entire academic career, P.G Wodehouse being my favourite. I have also pursued Philately and Painting actively through my school and college days. Travelling - Visiting new locations and being overwhelmed by the natural beauty all around has almost become an addiction in recent years. Travelling to new places has been a long time passion and a favourite way to unwind after a gruelling schedule of work and other responsibilities.

Date: 9th January, 2001 ARNAB BASU

ANNEXURE

OPTIONAL COURSES OF THE SECOND YEAR

Strategy Strategic Management Industry & Competition Analysis Mergers and Acquisitions Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances Strategies for Electronic Commerce Strategic Planning and HRM

Systems Electronic Commerce Database Management Systems Management Information Systems Data Communication and Networking

Marketing Advertising

Operations Logistics & Supply

Finance Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Financial Management Financial Services Security Analysis & Portfolio Management Corporate Governance Financial Engineering and Risk Management Others Conflict and

Management Consumer Behaviour Marketing in Practice

Chain Management Management Games Inventory Management Techniques A Term Paper

Negotiations Indian Legal Systems Managerial Effectiveness and Human Values

KEY PROJECTS DONE AT IIM CALCUTTA

Strategy

Valuation of Times bank acquisition by HDFC Bank A Mergers and Acquisition Project. Net Based Hardware Products An Industry and Competition Analysis. Project on Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances. (Ongoing Project) An In-depth Study of OTIS India Ltd. A Management Information System Perspective. Development of a Database Management Development of a Database with Oracle as the back end and Developer 2000 as the front end. Market Analysis of Voting Behaviour of Young Calcuttans The project involved identifying the key attributes that influence the choice of Young Calcuttans through the use of conjoint analysis. Study of the Consumer Behaviour of Calcuttans in the Beauty Soaps Market. Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty A literature Survey. Study of the Existing Takeover Code The provisions and criticism of the present Code were studied in light of the major case studies over the past few years. Understanding Nirma's Supply Chain Strategy The project examined the reasons for Nirma's success and the role of various players in their supply chain.

Systems

Marketing

Finance

Operations