Equity Research Analyst

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equity Research Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in equity research, technical analysis, and derivatives (F&O trading). This role involves conducting thorough research on stocks, analyzing financial statements, and providing actionable investment recommendations. A solid understanding of price action strategies, chart patterns, technical indicators, and options trading strategies is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct fundamental and technical analysis of equities and market indices.
   
2. Analyze financial statements, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic trends to identify investment opportunities.
   
3. Develop and present equity research reports, investment ideas, and market insights to support trading and portfolio decisions.
   
4. Apply technical analysis techniques, including chart pattern recognition, price action strategies, and indicator-based signals.
   
5. Design and implement derivatives (F&O) trading strategies, particularly in options trading, using quantitative and technical insights.
   
6. Identify and monitor key support/resistance levels, breakouts, trend reversals, and volatility setups.
   
7. Stay updated on market-moving news, earnings reports, and regulatory updates impacting investment decisions.
   
8. Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to optimize trade execution and risk management strategies.
   

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Masters degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• MBA (Finance) preferred.
  
• NISM Series XV (Research Analyst Certification) is mandatory.
  
• 0-5 years of experience in equity research, financial analysis, or investment advisory.
  
• Proven knowledge of fundamental valuation techniques (DCF, PE multiples, etc.) and technical analysis.
  
• Expertise in options trading, including Greeks, spreads, and volatility-based strategies.
  
• Proficiency in using trading platforms, charting tools (e.g., TradingView, MetaStock), and Excel/Google Sheets.
  
• Strong communication skills, analytical mindset, and ability to work under tight deadlines.