From National-Level Sports to Global Finance: Tanvi Khandelwal’s Journey at SOIL
From being a national-level basketball player to securing a role at S&P Global — this is a story of discipline, resilience, and transformation.
In this video, a SOIL PGPM (Finance) student shares how the one-year program helped him transition into a rigorous finance career despite having no prior core finance experience.
Key highlights from his journey:
• Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University • National-level basketball player representing his state • Overcoming skepticism about finance as a subject • Hands-on projects in Business Valuation & Financial Modeling • Learning DCF valuation, relative valuation, bond markets & macroeconomics • Industry exposure through EY visit, guest lectures & finance workshops • Placement at S&P Global as an Operational Analyst
He also explains how Design Thinking reshaped his problem-solving mindset — from jumping to conclusions to analyzing context, alternatives, and impact.
If you’re considering a finance specialization in PGPM or want to understand how structured learning and experiential exposure can help you crack roles in top financial firms, this story offers real insights.







