Ms. Neetu Ranka is a distinguished Non-Executive Director who plays a pivotal role in the Investment Banking team at Edelweiss. As an Executive Director, she co-leads the ECM Corporate Finance division.
With her qualifications as a Chartered Accountant and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree, Ms. Neetu brings over 17 years of extensive experience in the Investment Banking industry to her current position. Notably, she has dedicated more than 13 years of her career to Edelweiss, establishing herself as a valuable asset to the organization. Prior to her tenure at Edelweiss, she also contributed her expertise to renowned financial institutions like Standard Chartered Capital Markets Ltd. and Religare Capital Markets Ltd.
EDUCATION
In terms of her educational background, Ms. Ranka holds a Chartered Accountant (C.A.) degree in Commerce from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, awarded in 2004. She also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree in Accounting from Jai Narain Vyas University in 2003.
CAREER
Ms. Neetu Ranka’s career is characterized by her impressive track record of successfully closing over 100 transactions across a wide spectrum of ECM products, including Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs), Buybacks, Takeovers, Rights Issues, and Offer for Sale (OFS).
Her current role as Executive Director and Co-Head of ECM Corporate Finance at Edelweiss Wealth Management is a testament to her expertise and leadership within the organization. She has held this position since December 2009, making substantial contributions to the company’s growth and success. Her dedication to Edelweiss Wealth Management spans over 13 years and 11 months. Moreover, she briefly served as the Executive Director and Co-Head of ECM Execution from May 2022 to December 2022, further demonstrating her ability to excel in various aspects of Investment Banking.
Before her prominent roles at Edelweiss, Ms. Ranka contributed to the financial sector as a Director at Edelweiss Financial Services Limited for 12 years and 7 months. Her role in this capacity was marked by her dedication to the organization’s objectives and strategic vision.
Her professional journey also includes a tenure as Vice President at Edelweiss Wealth Management from December 2009 to May 2021. In this role, she played an integral part in shaping the company’s financial landscape.
Ms. Neetu Ranka’s career journey began at Religare Securities, where she held the position of Sr. Manager from August 2007 to December 2009. Within the ECM team, she was actively involved in due diligence processes related to IPOs, open offers, delisting, buybacks, valuations, and the analysis of proposals for fundraising. Her expertise extended to advising clients on capital structuring, adding further value to her contributions.
Earlier in her career, she served as a Manager at UTI Securities from July 2005 to July 2007. During this period, she worked on diverse Investment Banking activities, including IPOs, open offers, delisting, valuations, and various other financial functions.
Ms. Neetu Ranka’s illustrious career, marked by her wealth of experience, educational achievements, and professional dedication, positions her as a highly respected and accomplished professional in the Investment Banking field. Her expertise and contributions to the industry are a testament to her enduring success and leadership.
