Duration: 4-6 months (Starting Jul'25 first week) Working Model: Full-time onsite (no remote, no hybrid) About Us Avendus is a leading global financial services firm. With a robust track record of delivering exceptional results, Avendus offers strategic advisory services, capital raising solutions, institutional broking, funds and comprehensive wealth management to a diverse clientele. The firm leverages deep industry knowledge, a vast network, and innovative approaches to drive growth and value for its clients through technology. Avendus is committed to excellence, integrity, and building lasting partnerships in the financial landscape. Role Overview As an AI Intern, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing knowledge graph algorithms and exploring applications of generative AI. Your responsibilities will include solving complex problems at the intersection of these technologies. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Graph Algorithms: Work on developing and optimizing algorithms related to knowledge graphs. Generative AI: Apply generative AI techniques to solve complex problems and enhance existing solutions. Frontend Development: Build and maintain frontend applications to facilitate the consumption of developed solutions. Vendor Collaboration: Running MVPs and collaborating with different vendors. Project Involvement: Contribute to various other projects as needed, providing support and insight into different areas. Requirements Technical Skills Extensive programming experience with a track record of completing technical projects. Proficiency in Python. Experience with machine learning techniques and tools. Knowledge and Experience: Understanding of knowledge graph algorithms and their applications. Familiarity with generative AI and its practical uses. Experience with frontend development frameworks and tools. Education: Pursuing or completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additional Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively. What We Offer Learning Experience: Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications. Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals and receive guidance on career development. Dynamic Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team and work on innovative projects. Show more Show less

Location : Chennai Reports To : Head of Sales The role will be a part of the Sales Team at the Institutional Equities business Job Summary : We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and growing relationships with institutional clients. The role requires a deep understanding of the financial markets, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive sales while ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities : Client Relationship Management : Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, ensuring high satisfaction and retention. Sales Strategy & Execution : Identify and target new business opportunities within the institutional sector and develop tailored sales strategies to meet their needs. Product Knowledge : Maintain in-depth knowledge of financial products and services offered by the company, understanding client needs and offering appropriate solutions. Market Intelligence : Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and institutional client needs. Sales Presentations & Proposals : Assisting Head of Sales in preparing and presenting compelling sales pitches, presentations, and proposals to institutional clients. Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams (e.g., trading, research, product development) to deliver solutions that meet client expectations and address market demands. Performance Reporting : Track and report on sales activities, client feedback, and revenue generation; provide regular updates to management. Skills & Qualifications : Experience : 4-6 years in institutional sales/equity research or a related role within the financial services or investment management industry. About Avendus Spark : Avendus Spark Institutional Equities is India’s leading Domestic institutional brokerage house. Trusted by 400+ institutional investors for its intellectual honesty, thought leadership, detail-oriented, ears to the ground and a buy side approach to sell side research. The 50+ member research team covers 270+ stocks across ~15 sectors, covering ~80% of the total market capitalization in India. Each sector lead analyst has over 12 years expertise in covering the respective sectors and overall 15+ years of experience. The team scores high on sector knowledge, relationships and objectivity. Show more Show less

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Plan, calendarize and execute monthly digital and SM activities by creating a robust pipeline for all businesses. Create and deliver the entire Digital-Social strategy for brand Avendus with the help of our Agency partner. LinkedIn |X | Instagram | YouTube You will be responsible for managing our agency partner on a day-to-day basis for website maintenance, social media planning and work closely with them on growing our digital presence both in numbers and quality. You will be responsible for content accuracy and visual appeal of outputs while ensuring that the Avendus brand and identity is correctly represented Create briefs that are detailed for both stand-alone creatives and campaigns. Create impact reports that consolidate audience insights that will enable the team to make decisions or pivot to improve our digital presence and campaign performance Analysing data by creating a digital dashboard that will give a one shot view of digital performance across channels. Support each business with their positioning on SM, Website and SEO. Stay updated on current digital trends and add value at every level from a digital perspective Monthly reporting on digital progress Collaborate with your internal teams for compliance and legal clearance as and when required Website: Ensure all uploads coming from various teams are checked, approved and then uploaded in a timely manner on our website. Prioritizing uploads like legal and compliance and keeping internal parties informed Ensuring timely creation of microsites and special pages Grow our unique website visitors SEO and SEM (with Agency partner) for the brand to ensure Avendus businesses are represented robustly across channels and platforms where our industry is represented. You will ensure Avendus keywords remain listed as top on Google SERP. Website audits, pivots and refresh as required. Monthly meetings with the SEO agency partner to ensure things are on track and take necessary measures in case of any gaps. Social Media: Manage the Agency partner on a day-to-day basis to achieve the best creative and growth output on a monthly basis. Huddle regularly and inspire others for innovative and impactful social media outcomes Set maker-checkers for creative copy, design, captions and hashtags to ensure zero-errors Direct Video and Audio production for social amplification Create awareness about Avendus social media within the organization by auditing our leadership’s social media activity from time to time on LinkedIn. Build an internal network that works within the firm to improve employee SM activity. Guide the top management for posting on social media to build their personal brand visibility on platforms. Actively track online mentions across the web and SM + intercept any negative publicity, comment or mention before it escalates. Grow our social media followers, impressions and engagement rates as per agreed targets. Monthly meetings with the SM agency team to measure performance. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Minimum of 4 years in the marketing function of a reputed B2B organization/ client servicing at a reputed digital marketing agency Excellent formal communication skills and confidence in dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Prior experience of handling creative/digital marketing agencies Sharp eye for content and design Excellent organizer and experienced in setting and managing expectations. Proficient in Microsoft Suite. Exceptional at Powerpoint and Excel. Digital advertising experience and clarity on creative specifications Experience with vendor management Graduation in any discipline with certifications in Social media, digital marketing DESIRABLE SKILLS Post-graduation in a communications related field or an MBA in Marketing Keen understanding of digital marketing, SEO, campaign management WHY WORK AT AVENDUS Avendus is a leading financial services organization with a presence across the globe in India, Singapore and USA. We’ve been around for over 25 years and still value initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset of our people over and above the technical skills that they bring to the table. Our core value is leading through excellence and we strive for it in small and big projects alike. You will get to work with the brightest minds in the industry while getting the opportunity to improve in your discipline every day. Avendus is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Show more Show less

Location : Chennai The role will be a part of the Equity Research Team at the Institutional Equities business Role & Responsibilities : The role requires the individual to have an analytical and research based approach The role impacts the investors group deeply, where they advise them on the intrinsic check points/inquiries that needs to be undertaken before an investment decision is made Detailed review and analysis of competitive landscape. Comparative study within the industry/competing/peer firms to draw up analysis which will strengthen the confidence of the investors Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis through financial modelling through historical data ad other relevant data sources The role strengthens the equity research team`s review on specific sector/industry/firms Required Background : Should have the ability to synthesis insights from accounting and financial information disclosed by companies and regulators. Preferably CA/CFA background Strong technical/conceptual understanding of finance and valuations Strong statistical and analytical skills to assess the economic performance / perform analysis of companies and industries Strong business acumen & a multi-tasker with an eye for details MS Office skills – should be proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word About Avendus Spark : Avendus Spark Institutional Equities is India’s leading Domestic institutional brokerage house. Trusted by 400+ institutional investors for its intellectual honesty, thought leadership, detail-oriented, ears to the ground and a buy side approach to sell side research. The 50+ member team covers 250+ stocks across ~15 sectors, covering ~80% of the total market capitalisation in India. Each sector lead analyst has over 12 years expertise in covering the respective sectors and overall 15+ years of experience. The team scores high on sector knowledge, relationships and objectivity. The Research team at Spark has been ranked as #1 Best India Research in the recently concluded Asiamoney 2023 Polls and consistently ranked among the Top 3 Research Teams over the past decade. Show more Show less

Key responsibilities Product and business requirements gathering : Work with cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers, business stakeholders) to gather and document requirements ensuring alignment with the overall company strategy. User journey mapping and product strategy : Create and maintain user journey maps, helping to translate user needs into actionable product features. Data driven product development : Analyze product usage data, customer feedback, and market trends to shape product development and prioritize new features. Process optimization : Identify opportunities for process improvements across teams, ensuring operational efficiencies as well as customer-facing improvements. Execution focus : Lead agile teams through the software lifecycle, ensuring user stories, product backlogs, and sprint goals are well-defined and executed. Project management – Run project governance end to end from requirements, project planning to delivery. End-to-end testing : Define and execute testing strategies, including both technical features and business processes. Post launch optimization and continuous improvement : Monitor product performance post-launch using data analytics. AI and Generative AI enabled innovation: Lead initiatives to integrate AI and Generative AI technologies into product development processes, identifying opportunities where machine learning and AI-driven tools can enhance product functionality, user experiences, and business outcomes. Ensure that AI-powered solutions are aligned with business goals and regulatory considerations. Data handling and data infrastructure design: Choose, gather and curate the data required for AI and ML projects. Design storage and movements within and outside systems. Analyze training data storage and model training based on training data and risks associated with those. Experience and skills required Education and experience : Overall 6-7 years of experience, with at least 3+ years in either a hands-on Product Analyst or Business Analyst role A bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE/BTech) is must and an MBA is preferred. Product and business expertise : Strong experience in managing digital products, data platforms, and business processes, with a proven track record in both product development and process optimization. Exposure to financial industry - Familiarity with financial services, products, and regulatory requirements is a plus. Hands on technology exposure – Technically equipped and the mindset to deep dive inside the technology platforms – both front end, back end and data bases. Advanced analytical skills : Proficiency in data analysis, trend identification, and visualization. Experience with SQL, Python, and BI tools like Power BI. Agile & Scrum Proficiency : Proven experience working within agile environments, managing product backlogs, user stories, and sprints. Comfortable leading scrum ceremonies and working closely with engineering and UX teams. Process Optimization Skills : Adept at optimizing business processes and aligning cross-functional workflows, ensuring that efficiency gains are realized alongside new product features. AI & Generative AI Proficiency : Demonstrated experience working with AI technologies, particularly Generative AI models (e.g., GPT, Claude, etc.), and how these tools can be applied to enhance product functionality, automation. Familiarity with AI model development or integration into product ecosystems is a significant advantage. Must know fundamental algorithms of machine learning and understand prompt engineering parameters. Why this role is exciting Technology enabled user experience, digital products, data and intelligent insights are at the heart of Avendus growth strategy for 2025 and beyond. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence Avendus future by leading complete greenfield innovative initiatives, ongoing product release and drive adoption of existing technologies while ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. You’ll collaborate directly with business teams, product, development teams and vendors to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive both product success and operational excellence. Show more Show less

Location : Chennai The role will be a part of the Equity Research Team at the Institutional Equities business Role & Responsibilities : The role requires the individual to have an analytical and research based approach The role impacts the investors group deeply, where they advise them on the intrinsic check points/inquiries that needs to be undertaken before an investment decision is made Detailed review and analysis of competitive landscape. Comparative study within the industry/competing/peer firms to draw up analysis which will strengthen the confidence of the investors Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis through financial modelling through historical data ad other relevant data sources The role strengthens the equity research team`s review on specific sector/industry/firms Required Background : Should have the ability to synthesis insights from accounting and financial information disclosed by companies and regulators. Preferably CA/CFA background Strong technical/conceptual understanding of finance and valuations Strong statistical and analytical skills to assess the economic performance / perform analysis of companies and industries Strong business acumen & a multi-tasker with an eye for details MS Office skills – should be proficient in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word About Avendus Spark : Avendus Spark Institutional Equities is India’s leading Domestic institutional brokerage house. Trusted by 400+ institutional investors for its intellectual honesty, thought leadership, detail-oriented, ears to the ground and a buy side approach to sell side research. The 50+ member team covers 250+ stocks across ~15 sectors, covering ~80% of the total market capitalisation in India. Each sector lead analyst has over 12 years expertise in covering the respective sectors and overall 15+ years of experience. The team scores high on sector knowledge, relationships and objectivity. The Research team at Spark has been ranked as #1 Best India Research in the recently concluded Asiamoney 2023 Polls and consistently ranked among the Top 3 Research Teams over the past decade.

Duration: 6 months starting Aug'25 first week (non-negotiable) Working Model: Full-time onsite (candidate need to arrange required NOC from the college) Location: BKC, Mumbai About Us Avendus is a leading global financial services firm. With a robust track record of delivering exceptional results, Avendus offers strategic advisory services, capital raising solutions, institutional broking, funds and comprehensive wealth management to a diverse clientele. The firm leverages deep industry knowledge, a vast network, and innovative approaches to drive growth and value for its clients through technology. Avendus is committed to excellence, integrity, and building lasting partnerships in the financial landscape. Role Overview As an AI Intern, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing knowledge graph algorithms and exploring applications of generative AI. Your responsibilities will include solving complex problems at the intersection of these technologies. Key Responsibilities Knowledge Graph Algorithms: Work on developing and optimizing algorithms related to knowledge graphs. Generative AI: Apply generative AI techniques to solve complex problems and enhance existing solutions. Frontend Development: Build and maintain frontend applications to facilitate the consumption of developed solutions. Vendor Collaboration: Running MVPs and collaborating with different vendors. Project Involvement: Contribute to various other projects as needed, providing support and insight into different areas. Requirements Technical Skills Extensive programming experience with a track record of completing technical projects. Proficiency in Python. Experience with machine learning techniques and tools. Knowledge and Experience: Understanding of knowledge graph algorithms and their applications. Familiarity with generative AI and its practical uses. Experience with frontend development frameworks and tools. Education: Pursuing or completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additional Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively. What We Offer Learning Experience: Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications. Mentorship: Work closely with experienced professionals and receive guidance on career development. Dynamic Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team and work on innovative projects.

The role based in Chennai will be a part of the Equity Research Team within the Institutional Equities business at Avendus Spark. As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in providing analytical insights and research-based recommendations to investors. Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, performing comparative studies among industry/competing/peer firms, and offering qualitative and quantitative analysis through financial modeling using historical and relevant data sources. Your work will significantly impact investors by advising them on intrinsic checkpoints and inquiries necessary for making informed investment decisions. To succeed in this role, you should possess the ability to interpret insights from accounting and financial disclosures, preferably with a CA/CFA background. A strong technical understanding of finance and valuations, along with statistical and analytical skills, will be essential for assessing economic performance and conducting in-depth company and industry analysis. Additionally, you should have a keen eye for detail, strong business acumen, and the ability to multitask effectively. Avendus Spark Institutional Equities is a leading domestic institutional brokerage house in India, trusted by over 400 institutional investors for its intellectual honesty, thought leadership, and meticulous research approach. The Equity Research Team at Spark covers a wide range of stocks across various sectors, with each sector lead analyst having extensive expertise in their respective fields. The team has been recognized for its sector knowledge, relationships, and objectivity, consistently ranking among the top research teams. If you are looking to join a dynamic team that values excellence in research and provides valuable insights to investors, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of the equity research team at Avendus Spark.,