Umang Parikh

Umang Parikh is a proficient Risk Management professional with ERP and CFA certifications, boasting a diverse skill set and extensive experience in various aspects of commodities, trading, finance, and risk assessment.

His expertise includes Commodities risk management, Physical trading, S&D analysis, Futures & FX trading, Derivatives, M&A, Trade finance, Project finance, Mining, O&G, and Financial analysis.

Umang has a strong background in areas such as Counterparty Risk Assessment, Technical & Fundamental Analysis, Supply chain finance, Trade credit insurance, and Enterprise Risk Management.

He pursued an Exchange Programme in Finance at Rouen Business School and holds a Double Degree Graduate with a BSc in Economics and Business Management, specializing in Economics, Finance, and Management from Singapore Management University.

Umang's educational journey includes A Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Economics, and Mathematics from Temasek Junior College, and O Levels in Science from Tanjong Katong Secondary School.

Currently, Umang Parikh serves as the Head Of Risk at AVRA Commodities Pte Ltd. His previous roles include Risk Manager at Agrocorp International, Olam International Limited, and Senior positions such as Oil & Gas Analyst, Insurance Analyst, and Asia Automotives Analyst at BMI Research.

Umang's career showcases a comprehensive understanding of risk management, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making in various industries, making him a valuable asset with a broad skill set and practical experience.