How to Build a Career in Finance in the AI Era | Ft. Nilesh Shah

How do you build a successful career in finance, make better investment decisions, and stay ahead in an AI-driven world? In this conversation, we sit down with Nilesh Shah, CEO and MD of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, to discuss his remarkable journey from becoming a CA gold medalist to leading one of India’s leading asset management companies. From overcoming financial hardships during his childhood to navigating career-defining decisions, learning new skills, and building expertise in financial markets, his journey offers valuable lessons for students and young professionals entering the finance industry. In this conversation, we discuss: From CA gold medalist to the finance industry: the decisions that shaped his career Balancing CA studies with work and building a strong academic foundation Why choosing long-term growth over a higher salary can be worthwhile How to leverage AI, prompt engineering, and digital tools to stay ahead Building investment judgment, research skills, and market understanding What it takes to become a successful analyst or fund manager The importance of integrity, curiosity, knowledge, and commitment Trading vs. investing: what young professionals should understand before entering F&O How to start investing early and build wealth over the long term Common investment mistakes driven by greed, fear, and market speculation Whether you are a finance student, a young professional, an aspiring fund manager, or someone beginning your investment journey, this conversation offers practical insights on building a career, developing sound judgment, and making informed financial decisions. Faculty: Aswini Bajaj, a qualified CA, CS, CFA, FRM, CAIA, CFP, CIPM, CWM, CCRA, CIRA, CIIB, AIM, and RV. He is also a guest lecturer (across 250+ colleges and 40+ ||Ts and IIMs), corporate trainer, and CEO of Leveraged Growth (Research and Consulting). For more information, you can reach out to our coordinators at +91 9831779747. They will help you understand the courses and guide you in the right direction. Access our Social media links for more updates: Instagram:   / aswinibajajclasses   Facebook:   / aswinibajajclasses   LinkedIn:   / finance-mentor-aswini-bajaj   Twitter: https://x.com/ABClasses_ DISCLAIMER: Aswini Bajaj is not a SEBI-registered Investment Adviser. Examples are solely for educational purposes, to explain concepts relevant to professional exams such as CFA & FRM. Do your own research before investing. This video may contain unintentional copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The content is made available for educational and informational purposes. If you believe that your copyrighted work is being used in our video without permission, please contact us at aswinibajaj1@gmail.com, and our team will respond within 45 days to address your concerns. #NileshShah #AswiniBajaj #FinanceCareer #StockMarket #Investing #CFA #CA #PersonalFinance #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinFinance #FinanceStudents