Ramya Harikrishnan
Research Analyst at Los Angeles Capital Management LLC
About
Ramya Harikrishnan is a Research Analyst at Los Angeles Capital Management and Equity Research, Inc., based in Los Angeles, California. In her current role, she specializes in quantitative research and financial modeling for public equities, leveraging advanced analytics to support portfolio management and investment decision-making within global equities markets.
Her expertise spans quantitative analysis of equities, risk modeling, and portfolio construction, with a particular focus on the application of financial engineering techniques. Previously, she served as a Quantitative Treasury Summer Analyst at Google, where she developed models for treasury and risk management, and as Manager of Quantitative Financial Modelling at ING Vysya Bank, further deepening her knowledge in financial markets and quantitative finance.
Ramya holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from UCLA Anderson School of Management, an MBA in Finance from Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli, and a BE in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology Campus. She has also passed Level III of the CFA Program, underscoring her commitment to professional excellence in investment management and financial analysis.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Capital Management and Equity Research, Inc. | Research Analyst | Mar 2018 to Present | — |
| Quantitative Treasury Summer Analyst | Jun 2017 to Sep 2017 | Designed a multi-currency treasury netting system to net the inter-company balance of over 400 entities. Developed an optimal hedging strategy to hedge the foreign currency risk at a central location. | |
| ING Vysya Bank | Manager - Quantitative Financial Modelling | Jun 2014 to Oct 2014 | Researched and identified profitable investment opportunities to diversify the bank’s portfolio. Built financial models to assess the credit risk of short and long-term investments. Prepared transacti... |
| SBI Capital Markets | Manager - Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling | Jun 2011 to May 2014 | Managed debt syndication and corporate debt restructuring for companies in diverse sectors such as mining, fertilizer, pharmaceutical, and hospitality. Built financial models to assess the financial v... |
| Infosys Technologies Ltd | Software Engineer | Jul 2007 to May 2009 | Developed transaction banking applications for a bank in Netherlands, Europe. |
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master's degree, Financial Engineering
2016 — 2017
CFA Institute
Passed Level III of the CFA Program, Finance, General
2011 — 2013
Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli
MBA, Finance
2009 — 2011
Madras Institute of Technology Campus
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electronics and Communications Engineering
2003 — 2007
Others at Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Director, Relationship Management | Dover, MA , United States |
B Bruno Ochoa | Helpdesk Manager and Principal | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
C Colleen Raab | Portfolio Manager | Santa Monica, CA , United States |
 | Analyst | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Associate Director and Principal | United States |
 | Managing Director | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Managing Director and General Counsel | San Marino, CA , United States |
M Metehan Ozsoy | Principal and Associate | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States |
S Stuart Matsuda | Principal | Los Angeles, CA , United States |