Head Research Analyst & Fund Manager

As a seasoned professional in equity research, your role will be crucial in shaping and executing a comprehensive research strategy that is aligned with current market trends and tailored to meet the specific needs of institutional clients. You will be responsible for overseeing the research team's coverage across various sectors, ensuring the delivery of timely and actionable insights while upholding high standards of accuracy and compliance with industry norms. Your expertise will be instrumental in conducting in-depth fundamental/technical and macroeconomic research to generate insightful investment ideas. You will review and enhance financial models, valuation methodologies, and keep a close eye on industry trends, corporate earnings, policy changes, and global market movements that impact investment decisions. Client engagement and relationship-building will be a key aspect of your role, as you present research findings to clients and cultivate strong relationships with high net-worth individuals and corporate clients. You will also represent the organization at industry conferences, investor meets, and corporate events. Leading and developing a team of equity research analysts will be a significant part of your responsibilities. You will mentor the team, provide training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance their skills, fostering a high-performance culture within the research team. Collaboration with internal sales and trading teams will be essential, as you align research insights with client requirements, support sales efforts by providing market insights, stock calls, and thematic reports, and contribute to idea generation for proprietary trading and institutional sales. To excel in this role, you should hold an NISM Certification, MBA (Finance) / CFA / CA, or equivalent qualification, along with a minimum of 12 years of experience in equity research, including at least 5 years in a leadership position. Your expertise should encompass strong knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and sector-specific trends. Your skill set should include excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, strong leadership and team management abilities, the capacity to build client relationships and influence decision-making, interaction with buy-side analysts/fund managers, and a proven track record of leading research teams and enhancing institutional business. If you are looking for a full-time, permanent position that offers benefits such as health insurance, leave encashment, life insurance, and provident fund, and you have a preferred Master's degree, 10 years of experience in equity research, and 5 years of leadership experience, along with an NISM certification, this opportunity in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, awaits your expertise and dedication.,