Dr. Mrinal Mishra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mrinal Mishra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the University of Melbourne. He previously held a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Banking & Finance at the University of Zurich from 2021 to 2023, where he worked on innovative approaches to women’s financial inclusion through artificial intelligence. Mrinal completed his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Zurich and the Swiss Finance Institute, where his research contributed valuable insights to the field. His academic journey began with a Post Graduate Program in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, followed by an exchange term at D’Amore-McKim Business School at Northeastern University in the U.S. He earned his B.Tech with honors in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Mrinal has authored and collaborated on several published papers focusing on fintech, lending behaviors, and green finance, showcasing his expertise across multiple facets of finance. His academic work has been recognized and funded through various grants, underscoring his research contribution to financial markets and investments. Mrinal is proficient in multiple programming languages and software relevant for financial analysis, and he speaks English, Hindi, and Bengali fluently.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-10-01 — Present

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturing in finance and conducting research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Research focusing on innovative AI applications for financial inclusion.

Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Indian School of Business • Hyderabad, India

Conducted finance research and analysis.

Treasury Manager

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

ICICI Bank • Kolkata, India

Managed treasury operations in global markets.

Summer Associate

2012-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Deutsche Bank • Mumbai, India

Assisted with financial analysis and client management.

Associate

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

ZS Associates • Gurgaon, India

Worked on financial consulting projects.

Requirements for University of Melbourne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:16
Reading
Required:16
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:81
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline (Computer Science, Data Science, or Statistics) MAST10006 Calculus 2 MAST10007 Linear Algebra At least 12.5 credit points of computer programming subjects
Application Checklist
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  • Graduation Certificate
  • Evidence of English Proficiency
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