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Dyashothan

CFO, Commerce and Information Systems student, and banking operator working across finance, compliance, and venture analysis.

Current lens

Portfolio analysis, client-backed financial strategy, and the operating discipline behind early-stage venture decisions.

Portrait of Dyashothan Suresh Kumar

Combining banking experience with disciplined venture evaluation.

I study Commerce and Information Systems at UNSW with a Finance major, and bring hands-on experience across banking, financial analysis, consulting, and client-facing roles.

Focus

Banking and venture finance

Works across

Lending, compliance, analysis

Education

UNSW Commerce and Information Systems

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Selected finance and consulting work

A focused view of banking execution, institutional client work, consulting cases, and financial leadership.

16%

Contribution to branch annualised revenue through portfolio optimisation.

92%+

First call resolution rate across CIMB client enquiries.

WAM 80

Distinction average in Commerce and Information Systems at UNSW.

ANZ Bank / Oct 2024 - Present

Banking consulting and portfolio reviews

Conducts financial portfolio reviews across deposits, lending, and business accounts, assessing cash flow, credit exposure, risk profiles, and documentation for lending decisions.

  • Supports APRA, KYC, AML, and CTF-aligned compliance across customer onboarding and credit workflows.
  • Increased digital banking adoption by around 30% and reduced onboarding discrepancies by around 25% year-on-year.

CIMB Malaysia / Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Bank and institutional client support

Supported institutional, SME, and mid-corporate accounts across Malaysia and ASEAN, working across cash management, account reconciliations, trade documentation, and compliance escalation.

Case competitions / 2024 - 2025

Markets, consulting, and investment analysis

Semi-finalist in JP Morgan's FMMA case competition and Deloitte Engineering-Consulting case competitions, with work spanning equity and debt analysis, sustainability, global markets, and strategic planning.

Financial leadership and venture support

Current work spans Crucible's finance function, banking execution, client-facing advisory work, and investment-oriented analysis.

Crucible Ventures / Jan 2026 - Present

Co-Founder and CFO

Helps build an early-stage venture platform by identifying and incubating startup opportunities through founder networks, market research, and technical feasibility analysis.

HSBC / Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

Wealth and personal banking simulation

Built high-net-worth client recommendations, managed a simulated $100K portfolio allocation, and tailored investment advice to client risk profiles.

Accenture Australia / Simulation

Technology consulting and client design

Designed a simulated public sector election product, including user stories, process flows, and client-aligned design presentations.

Finance and Investment Society AISM / 2019 - 2020

Treasury and project finance

Managed budgets, tracked expenses, allocated funds for social entrepreneurship projects, and advised the executive team on event and project feasibility.

Toolbox

MS Excel SQL Power BI PowerPoint Python Financial analysis Lending KYC AML/CTF Portfolio reviews Client advisory Market research