Equity Research Associate

As an Equity Research Associate in this 2-year management trainee program for undergraduates based in Chennai, your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - Assist in building and maintaining financial models of the companies under coverage universe, ensuring they meet the firm's exhaustive checklist requirements including forensic checks. - Support the analyst team in conducting thorough research on listed and unlisted companies by analyzing financial statements, annual reports, conference calls, and regulatory filings. This will involve studying historical data/reports, understanding business/sector-specific cycles, and evaluating earnings potential. - Provide regular updates on the coverage universe by analyzing quarterly earnings, management conference calls, and information from media outlets. - Conduct channel checks by contacting industry connects, suppliers, customers, peers, and other stakeholders to gather on-the-ground insights. - Responsible for building and updating various trackers maintained by the firm to monitor sector-specific and company-specific trends. - Ensure all research activities and actionables are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Key Attributes required for this role include: - A deep passion for equity markets. - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and make informed decisions independently. - Exhibit a strong intellectual curiosity by asking probing questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring alternative scenarios. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Qualifications required for this position: - Undergraduate degree in finance. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.) As an Equity Research Associate in this 2-year management trainee program for undergraduates based in Chennai, your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - Assist in building and maintaining financial models of the companies under coverage universe, ensuring they meet the firm's exhaustive checklist requirements including forensic checks. - Support the analyst team in conducting thorough research on listed and unlisted companies by analyzing financial statements, annual reports, conference calls, and regulatory filings. This will involve studying historical data/reports, understanding business/sector-specific cycles, and evaluating earnings potential. - Provide regular updates on the coverage universe by analyzing quarterly earnings, management conference calls, and information from media outlets. - Conduct channel checks by contacting industry connects, suppliers, customers, peers, and other stakeholders to gather on-the-ground insights. - Responsible for building and updating various trackers maintained by the firm to monitor sector-specific and company-specific trends. - Ensure all research activities and actionables are conducted in full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Key Attributes required for this role include: - A deep passion for equity markets. - Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and make informed decisions independently. - Exhibit a strong intellectual curiosity by asking probing questions, challenging assumptions, and exploring alternative scenarios. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Qualifications required for this position: - Undergraduate degree in finance. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.)