Research Analayst ( Category III Fund) { Min 5 years work ex}

Job Summary

As the Principal officer - Research Analyst, you will be the designated leader responsible

for overseeing all research activities within the firm, ensuring adherence to SEBI

regulations, and driving the development of cutting-edge investment strategies. This role

requires a deep expertise in financial markets, factor investing, and macro-strategy

modelling. The position demands at least 7 years of relevant work experience.

Key Responsibilities

 Product Development: Lead the ideation, design, and enhancement of

investment products, ensuring they align with market trends, investor needs, and

regulatory frameworks.

o Macro-Strategy Models and Asset Allocation: Develop and maintain

advanced macro-strategy models for dynamic asset allocation across

equities, fixed income, commodities, and alternative assets.

o Mutual Fund Evaluation Models: Design and implement quantitative models to evaluate mutual funds providing actionable insights for

investment decisions.

o Basket of Mutual Fund Portfolios: Curate and develop diversified baskets of mutual fund portfolios (e.g., fund-of-funds structures) tailored todierent risk profiles, investment horizons, and thematic focuses.

 Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with SEBI (Research Analysts)

Regulations, 2014, including oversight of research reports, disclosure norms,

code of conduct, annual audits, and client-level segregation of services.

 Research Oversight and Quality Assurance: Supervise the research team,

review and approve research reports and recommendations, and implement

processes to mitigate conflicts of interest, ensuring all outputs are unbiased, well-

substantiated, and compliant with SEBI guidelines.

 Risk Management and Performance Monitoring: Integrate risk management

frameworks into research processes, monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks, and conduct stress testing and scenario analysis for macro- strategies and factor models.

 Team Leadership and Development: Mentor junior analysts, manage resource allocation for research projects.

 Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare periodic reports for senior management, investors, and regulators.

Qualifications and Experience

 Educational Qualifications: Graduate or postgraduate degree in Finance,

Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets,

Banking, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or a related field from a recognized

university or institution. Alternatively, completion of a one-year Post Graduate

Program in Securities Market (Research Analysis) from NISM or possession of a

CFA Charter from the CFA Institute.

 Certifications: Valid NISM Series-XV: Research Analyst Certification (renewable

every three years via the relevant NISM exam).

 Experience: Minimum of 7 years in financial research, investment analysis,

portfolio management, or related roles, preferably in asset managemen