Naveen Santhosh
About Naveen Santhosh
Naveen Santhosh is a Finance & Strategy Manager currently working at brightwheel, where he has been employed since 2023. He has a background in finance with experience at companies such as Landing, RBC Capital Markets, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at Brightwheel
Naveen Santhosh serves as the Finance & Strategy Manager at Brightwheel, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he focuses on financial planning and strategic initiatives to support the company's growth. His responsibilities include assisting in the development of the Education business, leveraging his financial expertise to drive operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience at Landing
Naveen Santhosh worked at Landing in various capacities, including as a Senior Finance Associate from 2021 to 2022 and as a Corporate Finance Manager from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Landing provided him with valuable experience in the prop-tech industry, where he contributed to financial analysis and strategic planning efforts.
Experience at RBC Capital Markets
Naveen Santhosh gained significant experience at RBC Capital Markets, where he held multiple roles. He served as an Investment Banking Analyst from 2020 to 2021 and as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in 2019. Additionally, he worked in the Energy and Technology coverage groups, enhancing his expertise in financial services and investment banking.
Education and Qualifications
Naveen Santhosh earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Seven Lakes High School, graduating in 2016. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in finance and strategy.
Early Career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Naveen Santhosh began his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Wholesale Credit Summer Analyst in 2018. This role, which lasted for two months in Dallas, Texas, provided him with early exposure to the financial industry and contributed to his professional development.