About
Kokila Kakarala is a Responsible Investment Analyst at Northcape Capital Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, NSW, Australia. In this role, she is focused on incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into the investment process, aligning portfolio analysis with responsible investment standards.
Her work centers on equity analysis with a specific emphasis on ESG integration, supporting Northcape’s research and portfolio management teams to identify sustainability risks and opportunities within listed equities. Given Northcape Capital’s investment mandate, her expertise likely extends across multiple equity sectors in both Australian and international markets.
Kakarala brings a strong foundation in responsible investment analysis and has contributed to advancing ESG research frameworks within the institutional investment sector. Her analytical approach and commitment to sustainable investing position her as an emerging expert in integrating ESG considerations across diverse industry sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northcape Capital | Responsible Investment Analyst | Jun 2024 to Present | — |
| The Market Mentality | Economics Coloumnist | Jan 2022 to Nov 2023 | • Simplifies economic theories by researching and integrating real-world examples into articles accessible to all readers • Researches current trends in finance and economics |
| Deutsche Bank | Financial Reporting Intern | Aug 2021 to Feb 2022 | Oversaw currency risk management and reporting and executed financial statement closing protocols across 4 branches. • Reporting & Analysis: Analysed data (Excel) to write currency fluctuation reports... |
| Prezantim Presentation Strategy | Financial Analyst | Feb 2021 to Feb 2022 | Valued creatives (e.g., advertisements, billboards), designed investment decks, and wrote content for a leading marketing firm. • Valuation Model: Integrated financial data across the business to buil... |
| CFA Institute | Young Woman in Investment 2021 Participant | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | • Financial Modeling: Wrote stock buy/sell strategy reports in a team of 5 using financial modeling and macroeconomic analysis. |
| Smitch | Investment Analyst Intern | Aug 2020 to Jan 2021 | Conducted in-depth competitor and funding analysis of potential acquisition targets for a $10m+ funded smart home startup. • Financial Modeling: Built DCF models to assess the impact of financial and ... |
| Freelance | Lecturer in Finance | Oct 2018 to Dec 2020 | Taught 1,300+ students in financial management/reporting, corporate law, financial accounting, and economics across 7 institutions. • Technical Proficiency: Acted as the chairperson for the 800-person... |
Education
The University of Queensland
Master of International Economics & Finance, International Economics
2021 — 2023
ACCA
Professional Qualification, Accounting and Finance
2017 — 2019
GRD SCHOOL OF COMMERCE AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (GRDSCIB)
BCom, Professional Accounting
2016 — 2019
Others at Northcape Capital PTY LTD (8)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
C Cameron Robson | Senior Analyst | Melbourne, Australia |
 | Managing Director | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
 | Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
 | Equity Analyst | Sydney, Australia |
 | Portfolio Manager | Australia |
 | Portfolio Manager | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
W Wendy Herringer | Portfolio Manager | London, United Kingdom |