As a global equities research associate, Soham supports coverage of the consumer discretionary sector. Prior to joining Ariel, he was an equity research analyst at Meliora Fund, focusing on companies in the consumer staples sector. He also gained experience as a junior analyst at JMI.AI in India. Soham holds BCom and MCom degrees from the University of Mumbai. He earned a MS in finance from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester and is a CFA Charterholder.