Recruiters Handbook Executive Placements 2015-17 XAVIER INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
Xavier Institute of Management & Research Established in July 2006 with a history of 146 years Strives to develop global business leaders with Character, Competence & Commitment Our MMS curriculum combines Liberal Arts with Management Promotes a holistic perspective of business Provides value-added courses in each specialization across semesters 1
Core Faculty 1. Dr. Conrad Pesso, S. J. : He is the Executive Chairperson. He holds a Doctorate in Finance from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is also an associate of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India and Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has over 20 years of experience in leading Indian companies and 15 years of teaching experience in areas of Finance and Accountancy. His areas of interest are, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Strategic Cost Management, Securities Analysis and Corporate Governance. 2. Prof. Dr. Vaidyanathan : He is the Director of the Institute. He holds a Double Doctorate with 26 years teaching experience in leading B Schools in India. He also has 12 years of work experience both in India and overseas. He has presented papers in several industry conferences and conducted workshops for leading companies. He is also a visiting faculty in International Business at Great Lakes Chennai and Hero Leadership Program at BML Munjal University, Gurgaon. He was awarded the Best Marketing Professor by Higher Education Forum(HEF) in the year 2013. His areas of interest are Strategic Management, Business Policy and International Business. 3. Prof. Ravindra Dey : Head Organisation Behaviour, an MBA from Mumbai University with more than two dicades of industry experience in leading company and 15 years of teaching experience. He is also a visiting faculty with GLIMS, Chennai and SPJIMR, Mumbai. He has published more than 15 research papers in various national and international journals. His areas of interests are, Organisation Behaviour, Organisational Development, Organisational Theory, Leadership and Human Resources Management. 4. Prof. Dr. Kishore Rathi : Prof Rathi holds a Doctorate in Finance from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is also a guest faculty at XLRI, Jamshedpur and Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai. His areas of interest are Liquidity Risk, Asset Pricing and Quantitative Finance. He teaches Fixed Income Securities, Securities Analysis, Derivatives and Portfolio Management. 2
Core Faculty 5. Prof. M V S Kameshwar Rao : He is an M.Com (Taxation), MBA (Marketing), ACMA and CFA with 22 years of experience in Industry as well as Teaching, Corporate Training and Consulting. Presently he is pursuing his PhD from IBS Hyderabad. He is also a guest faculty at XLRI. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of Corporate Finance, International Finance, Forex Risk management and Corporate Valuation on Corporate governance. 6. Prof. Pranil Naik : A Mechanical Engineer and MMS from Mumbai University with 14 years of professional experience across IT, Logistics and Consulting. His areas of interest are Marketing and Social Entrepreneurship. 7. Prof. Jyoti Singh : She is an MBA (Finance & Systems) from Army Institute of Management, Kolkata. She has got 5 years of work experience in various organizations such as XLRI, CMIE and is also a visiting faculty at St Xavier s, Mumbai. She is presently pursuing her Doctorate in the area of Strategy. Her research interest includes Microfinance & Strategy. 3
Academic Programme Programme Objectives To provide students with thorough grounding in general management through holistic education To develop a deep appreciation of issues related to developing, nurturing and projecting competitive advantage globally To develop professional, socially responsible leaders with ability to function in different cultures and contexts Pedagogy XIMR follows the Case Study method extensively, drawing on cases from Harvard, Ivey, INSEAD, LBS, etc. The focus is on peer to peer learning, and providing an enabling environment to help participants raise their thinking to a higher level. Lectures, team work, assignment etc will supplement case studies. Our team of highly dedicated experienced faculty create an intense academic environment. The course is designed for a high level academic rigour. XIMR provides tutorials and fast track learning for high achievers to enable each student to reach his/ her maximum potential. Wi-Fi enabled classroom with high speed internet access The institute has a well stocked learning centre to provide extensive literature on all aspects of Management. XIMR subscribes to the world's leading online database like EBSCO, ProQuest, JSTOR, Harvard Business School course materials & CMIE Prowess that provides access to thousands of journal archives. The Institute has fully equipped air conditioned lectures halls with mini theatre design that facilitates case study discussions All conference halls are provided with the latest equipment & facilities Open air spaces are available for case/ assignments after class. This is meant to enhance peer-to-peer learning in natural surroundings. 4
Batch Profile 2015-17 WORK EXPERIENCE 60 SECTOR-WISE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS BFSI 35% 38% 62% 25% Consulting 22% Consumer Goods 14% Experienced Freshers Upto 12 months 5% 1 to 2 years of experience 8% More than 2 years of experience Total no. of students Construction & Infrastructure 8% Pharmaceuticals 8% Ecommerce & Others 8% BACKGROUND DETAILS (IN NUMBERS) SPECIALIZATION B. Com 27 B.A./ B.M.M. & B.M.S. 16 HR 7% M. Com / M.A. 9 5 B.E. / B. Tech 11 B.C.A / B.Sc & Other Graduates 6
Corporate Exposure XIMR is a premier Jesuit B-school providing top quality management education in the city of Mumbai. XIMR is honored to have its students placed in executive positions and summer internships programmes in well known organizations in India and across the globe. 6Y Collective Abbott India Ltd. Aditya Birla Finance All India Trading Centre Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Aranca Axis Bank Limited Birla Sunlife Asset Management Company BNP Paribas Capital First Citiustech Crisleen Deloitte Haskin & Sells Deloitte Toutche & Tomatsu LLP Drshti Strategic Research Services Pvt. Ltd. EKK group UAE FCB Ulka Fine Food Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India GAP - Arvind Brands Lifestyle Ltd. Godrej Interio Godrej Security Solutions HDFC BANK HDFC Ltd HDFC Mutual Fund HUL ICICI Securities IFMR Capital Indus OS Insideiim.com Ipsos Business Consulting JSW Cement Just Dial Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. Lakme Salon Belapur Landor Associates Leap For Word Maersk Line Mahindra Finance Make my trip.com Mars Hospitality Mcdonalds Metro cash and carry National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Nestle Nielsen Pan Asia Freight Forwarding and Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. Panasonic Perfect relations Pfizer Ltd. PWC Raymond Reliance Industries Ltd Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. Reliance Mutual Fund Sanofi India Limited State Bank of India SBI Mutual Fund Security Exchange Board of India Skarma SMC Global Securities Ltd Synape Marketing Consultancy Pvt Ltd Tata Motors Limited Taurus Asset Management Company Limited Viteos WATConsult Wockhardt Hospitals Piramal Enterprises Ltd. Larsen and Toubro 6
Placements Industry Wise 2014-2016 Placements Batch 2014-16 Others, 23% Opted Out, 5.00% BFSI, 34% Highest Package 10.96 LPA Conglomerates, 3% Ecommerce, 10% FMCG, Food and Beverages, Hospitality, 7% Consulting, 18% Average Package 5.50 LPA 7
MARKETING Aanahita Jagwani, 22 BCA Aishwarya Ostwal, 21 Allan Jesus Carvalho, 23 B.Sc (Chemistry) Avril Colaco, 23 B. Com (Accounting & Finance) M. Com (Accounting) Infosys BPO limited (8 Months) Lakme Salon Belapur To design and test the efficacy of a model to increase customer penetration and revenue of a franchisee. Fine Food Marketing & Merchandising of Mediterranean food products to Luxury Hotels & Retail Stores. Godrej Security Solutions Retail survey and Consumer research for an existing and new product subcategory for Godrej Security Solutions. Ocwen Financial Solutions (6 months) Perfect Relations Social media marketing, Online reputation management and impact assessment on brands. 8
MARKETING Bhavini Nishawala, 22 B.M.S Carel Pereira, 23 BA (Sociology) M.A (Sociology) Darlene D'mello, 21 B.A. (Psychology & Sociology) Deep Gupta, 22 B.M.S National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Strengthening the core positioning of NSEIL as financial knowledge imparter through "Knowledge Gallery"-an educational initiative. FCB Ulka Content Design and Marketing Analytics at FCB Ulka Interactive. Narang Group ( 6 Months) Piramal Healthcare Ltd. An assessment of new product ideas for an umbrella brand in consumer durables through Trade Services and consumer Analysis. WAT Consult Understanding the communication effectiveness of Social Media channels vis-a-vis Traditional media channels 9
MARKETING Ehrli Fernandes, 28 B. Des. Communication Design Gaurav Amin, 23 Jaison Aranha, 22 B.E (Mechanical) Joel Joy, 28 B.Sc ( Botany & Zoology) M.Sc (Environmental Science) SLF Media (12 Months) Independent Film Maker (18 Months) Landor Associates Brand strategy for a leading and prominent NGO working on improving child-care in India FCB Ulka Strategic planning department. Project - Mining & Analyses of Consumer Usage Dat a to understand consumption trends across different product categories Indus OS Impact of Regional language applications & Point of Sale merchandising on the sales of smart phones in rural India. Eureka forbes (12 Months) Natural solutions (30 Months) Panasonic To appoint and evaluate System Integrators & Dealers on all India basis. 10
MARKETING Karina Patel, 23 B.M.S, M. Com Part 1 Keegan Pereira, 23 B.E (information technology) Lincia D'Mello, 23 Lionel Pinto, 24 B.E. (EXTC.) Podar Advisory & Consulting Enterprise - The Podar Group (10 Months) Tata Motors Limited Competitor mapping and Social Media analysis for the SUV segment Drshti Strategic Research Services Pvt. Ltd Realigning the positioning of a leading nationalized bank to improve it's perception amongst the next generation of customers. FCB Ulka Content Design and Marketing Analytics at FCB Ulka Interactive. Leap For Word Pilot test for recruiting Micro Franchisees in rural Maharashtra for an Educational Services organisation. 11
MARKETING Melissa D'souza, 25 M.Com (Management) Merlyn Rangel, 25 B.M.S Michelle D'souza, 21 B.S.C (Lifesciences & Biochemistry) Mohit Udasi, 23 B.M.S Tata Consultancy Services (29 Months) Skarma Evaluating the role & impact of Influencers in Social Media Marketing. Weatherford Oil Tool M.E Ltd (17 Months) Leap For Word Analyse the impact of the revised CSR Law on firms operating in the Social Development Sector. Fine Food Marketing & Merchandising of Mediterranean food products to Luxury Hotels & Retail Stores. Price Waterhouse & Co. Banglore LLP A study of Risk Assurance Service at Price Waterhouse & Co. Banglore, LLP 12
MARKETING Natasha Kumar, 23 Norman Gonsalves, 23 B.M.S M.Com Sacha D'Souza, 24 B.M.M (Advertising) Sanathkumar Shetty, 23 Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO Airlines) (12 Months) Pan Asia Freight Forwarding and Logistics (India) Pvt. Ltd. Value Chain Analysis & Competitor Benchmarking for A Medium Sized Freight Forwarding Company Serco Global Services (8 Months) FCB Ulka Social media engagement of buyers of a High End Luxury Sedan in India Trident, Bandra Kurla - Trident Group Hotels (15 Months) GAP - Arvind Brands Lifestyle Ltd. The Impact of integrated Marketing Activities on the Retail Customer. Godrej Interio Understanding B2B buying process for furniture amongst service providers in the Healthcare Industry. 13
MARKETING Sejo Jose, 28 B.Sc. (Chemistry) Shruti Palve, 23 B.E (Computer Engineering) Venezia D'Cruz, 22 B.M.S Vincent Soares, 23 B.E (IT Engineering) Praxis Interactive (13 Months) Cheers Interactive (54 Months) Alfa Overseas (4 Months) Fine Food Marketing & Merchandising of Mediterranean food products to Luxury Hotels & Retail Stores. Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd. Study of buying behaviour for wall paints and identification of consumer engagement platforms. Price Water House Coopers (12 Months) Synape Marketing Consultancy Pvt Ltd An analysis of client requirement and designing an advertising event for the company. Drshti Strategic Research Services Pvt. Ltd. Realigning the positioning of a leading nationalized bank to improve it's perception amongst the next generation of customers. 14
FINANCE Alvita Texeira, 22 Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India Study of the impact of Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020, FEMA on exports of goods, services and software from India. Anthea Melissa Misquitta, 24 (Accounting & Finance) M.Com (Accounting) Sanofi India Limited Competitive Benchmarking for Sanofi India Limited. Brendon D'Souza, 23 SMC Global Securities Ltd. A study of franchise model and its contribution to efficiency in the stock broking industry. Carol D'souza, 22 Tata Consultancy Services (10 Months) Reliance Infrastructure - Metro One Operations Pvt. Ltd. A Study of the expenditure budgeting at Metro One Operations Pvt. Ltd., and proposal of alternative approaches. 15
FINANCE Denise Audrey Misquitta, 23 (Accounting & Finance) M.Com (Accounting) Desiree Desouza, 24 (Financial Accounting & Auditing) M.Com Erick D'souza, 25 Jaskiran Khera, 23 B.M.S Citius Tech Healthcare Technology Pvt. Ltd. Optimising Travel and Expense costs in a Healthcare IT Company. Larsen and Toubro Competitive Analysis for L&T Finance Holdings DBOI Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (12 Months) Arora & Arora Chartered Accountants (24 Months) Axis Bank A study of fund transfer Services at Axis Bank National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Weather Derivatives in India- A Feasibility Study. The project explores the need for and prepares the premises for the introduction of weather derivatives in India. 16
FINANCE Jason Whittard, 24 B.M.S Jennifer Enamakel, 22 Justin Colaco, 23 B.M.S (Finance) Karen Misquitta, 27 (Accounting & Finance) M.Com (Accounting) Royal Bank Of Scotland Business Services Pvt. Ltd. (8 Months) SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. Understanding the impact of Monetary Polices On Indian Equity Markets and Mutual Funds at SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Evaluation of Economic Value Generated through Capital Expenditure For Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences : A Stakeholder Perspective CMA CGM Shared Service Centre (India) Pvt. Ltd. (17 Months) Reliance Mutual Fund Generating business for Reliance Mutual fund through new clients acquisition CRISIL (16 Months) Thomas Cook (India) Ltd (32 Months) Deloitte Haskin & Sells An evaluation of Advance Pricing Agreement Program in India. 17
FINANCE Karthik Haritha, 23 B.E (information technology) Keith Barboza, 23 B.M.S Keith Rodrigues, 23 Kevin Gomes, 23 (Financial Markets) Reliance Infra A Study of Compliance in Infrastructure Companies in India SMC Global Securities Ltd Concept of Franchise through SMC Reliance Infra Competitive Analysis of Infrastructure in India. BNP Paribas Risk management in banking sector 18
FINANCE Kunal Verma, 25 Kundan Sukase, 24 B.Tech (Chemical engineering) Lijo James, 26 B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering) Merlin Menezes, 22 (Accounting & Finance) MSE Pvt. Ltd. (10 Months) Security Exchange Board of India Corporate Violation Compliance : Small Violation Axis Bank Credit Appraisal in SME Lending at Axis Bank. HDFC bank Ltd. A market scoping report for a bank in South Mumbai Axis Bank Investor risk Profiling and Comparative analysis of Mutual Funds. 19
FINANCE Neha Dumbre, 25 B.E (Instrumentation Engineering) Neil Augustine Rego, 23 B.E (IT Engineering) Patrick Soares, 23 Pratish Jain, 23 Reliance Infrastructure - Metro Business To Study the Procurement Management at MMOPL Birla Sunlife Asset Management Company Harnessing RIA's(Registered Investment Advisors) for Business Development SBI Fund Management Pvt. Ltd. A Study to understand the perception of National Distributors towards SBI Mutual Funds. Vijay Sales (6 Months) Axis Bank A Study of the Awareness and use of Mobile Banking among consumers. 20
FINANCE Rohan Pankar, 24 Sherin Mandy, 25 Shreya Jain, 23 (Banking and Insurance) M. Com Part 1 Shruti Mallik, 23 B.E (Computer Engineering) WNS (10 Months) Axis Bank Comparative analysis of housing loan products CRISIL (12 Months) Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Evaluation of Economic Value Generated through Capital Expenditure For Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences : A Stakeholder Perspective HDFC Bank (7 Months) HDFC Asset Mangement Performance analysis of select HDFC mutual funds Aditya Birla Finance Competitive Benchmarking of Aditya Birla Finance Limited 21
HUMAN RESOURCES Alison Pereira, 22 Beverley Lewis, 21 Melita Fernandes, 23 B.A (Economics & Sociology) Vinita D'souza, 24 B.M.M Mahindra Finance Business Simulation as a Learning & Development tool for enchancing employee skills at Mahindra Finance Piramal Enterprises Ltd. Streamlining of Corporate Job Descriptions TT Educare Pvt. Ltd (6 Months) Reliance Infrastructure Limited Revamping of the Learning Portal at Reliance Infrastructure Limited WAT Consult (5 Months) Pfizer Ltd. (6 Months) Pfizer Ltd. Building Employer Branding in Pfizer 22
Contact Faculty / Placement Co ordinator : Ms. Jyoti Singh, Mob. No. +91 82922 29657 Tel.: 022 22702634 Email: placements@ximr.ac.in