Head Research Analyst & Fund Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research Leadership & Strategy:

Ø Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with market trends and institutional client needs.

Ø Oversee the research team's coverage across various sectors, ensuring timely and actionable insights.

Ø Maintain high-quality research output, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

2. Equity Research & Analysis:

Ø Conduct in-depth fundamental/technical and macroeconomic research to generate investment ideas from team.

Ø Review and refine financial models, valuation methodologies, and industry trends.

Ø Monitor corporate earnings, policy changes, and global market movements that impact investment decisions.

3. Client Engagement & Presentations:

Ø Present research findings to clients and develop strong relationships with key HNI/Corporate clients, understanding their research needs and preferences.

Ø Represent the organization at industry conferences, investor meets, and corporate events.

4. Team Management & Development:

Ø Lead, mentor, and develop a team of equity research analysts across multiple sectors.

Ø Ensure skill enhancement through training, workshops, and knowledge sharing sessions.

Ø Establish a high-performance culture within the research team.

5. Collaboration with Sales & Trading:

Ø Work closely with the Internal Sales and Trading teams to align research insights with client requirements.

Ø Support sales efforts by providing market insights, stock calls, and thematic reports.

Ø Contribute to idea generation for proprietary trading and institutional sales.

Key Requirements:

Education: NISM Certification MBA (Finance) / CFA / CA or equivalent qualification. Experience: 12+ years in equity research, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Expertise: Strong knowledge of financial modelling, valuation techniques, and sector-specific trends.

Skills:

Ø Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Ø Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Ø Ability to build client relationships and influence decision-making.

Ø Interaction with buy side analyst / fund Managers.

Ø Prior experience in sell-side or buy-side research covering key sectors.

Ø A proven track record of successfully leading research teams and enhancing institutional business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Equity research: 10 years (Required)
• Leadership: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NISM (Required)

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Required)

Work Location: In person