Designation: Assistant Professor
Area: Financial Engineering & Analytics
Overview:
Mr. Manu Thomas Mathai holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Christ University, Bangalore, and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam. He has also qualified the UGC NET in Management, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence. Mr. Manu brings a blend of academic and industry experience, having worked in the financial sector as an Assistant Manager at HSBC and as a Derivatives Trader. He has also served as a Mechanical Engineer at Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited. His practical exposure is complemented by internships in portfolio construction and mechanical engineering.
Passionate about research and teaching, Mr. Manu is keen to contribute meaningfully to academia, particularly in the areas of financial management, derivatives, and analytics. During his student years, he demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, serving as the General Secretary of the Saintgits Engineering Students Union (SESA) and as the Chief Coordinator of Srishti, a national-level technical event hosted at Saintgits College. He is actively involved in social and community activities. Beyond academics and professional work, he participates enthusiastically in sports, cultural programs, and outreach activities.
Mr. Manu is recognized for his well-rounded achievements and continues to strive for excellence in both professional and personal domains.
Educational qualifications:
- NET (Management) – University Grants Commission (UGC) (2024)
- MBA (Finance) – Christ University, Bangalore (2020 – 2022)
- B.Tech (Mechanical)– Saintgits College of Engineering, M.G University, Kottayam (2014 – 2018)
Work Experience
- Derivatives Trader and Technical Analyst –Self-Employed
- Assistant Manager, Credit Services – HSBC Bank (2022 – 2024)
- Intern, Portfolio Construction Using Derivatives – Hedge Equities Limited (April 2021 to June 2021)
- Mechanical Engineer – Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited (2018 – 2019)
Areas of Interest
- Derivatives
- Statistics
- Financial Management
- Financial Analytics
- Human Resource Management
Papers presented
“Impact of Derivatives Market on the Economic Growth of India” – 3rd Rajagiri Management Conference on “Sustainable Development Goals in the post-pandemic world” jointly organized by Rajagiri Business School and Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Kochi in association with Fiji National University Suva, Fiji, held on 22nd and 23rd April 2022.
Contact details
E-mail: | manu.t@saintgits.org
Mobile: +91 9495100768