After working as a sell-side research analyst covering European tech stocks in Chennai, India for Crisil Global Research & Analytics, Gayathri Devarakonda moved to the UK, joining Deutsche Bank in late 2013.

She was promoted to fund research analyst and vice-president two years later, and now covers equity mutual funds, with a particular focus on thematics and ESG.

Devarakonda looks for proven history with funds she recommends, requiring a three-year track record, while a change in a manager’s investment style would be the biggest red flag for her when considering whether to sell a holding.