Head of Equity Research

Job Opening: Head – Research & Investments (Sr. Equity Research Analyst - Family Investment Office)

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About the Role

lead the Research & Investments Department

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis

• Conduct in-depth fundamental and capital market analysis of Indian listed companies across sectors.
• Review and interpret financial statements, annual reports, investor presentations, and regulatory filings.
• Carry out field investigations and market investigations to validate company data and industry assumptions.
• Build, update, and maintain financial models (DCF, comparable multiples, scenario analysis, etc.).
• Prepare detailed investment research reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Track industry trends, macroeconomic factors, geopolitical developments, and emerging technologies (including AI) and their impact on markets and investments.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the research team, ensuring structured processes and analytical rigor.
• Set departmental goals, review research output, and establish best practices.
• Provide guidance on methodology, modeling, and reporting standards.
• Encourage continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Internal Portfolio Management & Strategy

• Oversee Marutinandan Capital’s

  investment portfolio

  —monitoring performance, risk exposure, and allocations.
• Work with senior management to define and refine the company’s long-term investment strategy.
• Present portfolio reviews, risk assessments, and research-based recommendations to management.
• Ensure alignment between research insights and internal portfolio positioning.
• Drive diversification, return optimization, and robust risk management frameworks for the company’s own capital.

Organizational Leadership

• Head the

  Research & Investments Department

  .
• Represent the department in internal strategy discussions and decision-making forums.
• Ensure proper documentation, governance, and compliance of all research and investment activities.
• Continuously enhance research processes, tools, and reporting standards.

Required Qualifications (any one):

• Master’s in Economics
• Ph.D. in Economics
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA – Completed)
• MBA in Finance from a reputed institute

Experience Required:

• 9 to 15 years of progressive experience in equity research and investments.

• Proven expertise in analyzing Indian listed companies across sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare investment reports and present recommendations at a senior level.
• Prior experience in

  leading teams and managing research departments

  is essential.
• Exposure to

  portfolio management and strategic investment oversight

  is strongly preferred.

Key Skills:

• Deep expertise in financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies, and investment modeling.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases/tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.