VP, Research

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Senior Analyst – Research will work closely with portfolio managers, fund managers, and client advisors to deliver high-quality research and insights across asset classes. This role is critical to shaping investment views and supporting client portfolio decisions.

Why Work at Guardian Capital?

1. We believe our people are our greatest assets.
2. We are looking to hire individuals with integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence.
3. Being in a growth phase, we offer accelerated career growth and ESOPs for the right talent.
4. We ensure every role is meaningful and fulfilling—because work should be exciting.
5. We strive to make a difference in the lives of the families who trust us with their wealth.

About Guardian Capital

Guardian Capital is an elite Wealth and Asset Management firm based in Hyderabad. We serve high-net-worth individuals and family offices with services spanning Investment Advisory, Taxation, Financial Planning, Legal Advisory — customized to each client’s needs. Recognized by CNBC-TV18 as “India’s Best Investment Advisory Firm”, we are redefining the way wealth is managed.

Key pillars of the role:

Pillar 1: Research

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis across a wide range of investment products, including equities, debt instruments, bonds, and portfolio management services.

• Evaluate financial statements, industry reports, market trends, and key economic indicators to assess investment opportunities, identify risks, and support informed decision-making.

• Collaborate on quarterly Mutual Fund research initiatives and contribute to strengthening research processes and knowledge-sharing across teams.

• Assist the in-house fund manager with detailed equity research, including company-specific analysis, peer benchmarking, and sectoral deep dives.

• Build, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with various Fund Managers across Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) to gain insights into market developments and product updates.

• Conduct structured research on fixed-income and debt products, including corporate bonds, government securities, and alternative debt instruments to support diversified investment strategies.

Pillar 2: Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Research Analysts, providing continuous guidance, training, and performance support to enhance their analytical capabilities across equity, debt, and other asset classes.

• Oversee and finalize asset allocation strategies for diverse client profiles, ensuring alignment with client goals, risk appetite, and market conditions.

• Support business heads in key client meetings by providing research-backed insights, addressing queries, and contributing to successful client conversions and relationship strengthening.

Who Should Apply

• Professionals with

  2-5 years of experience

  in credit rating agencies or research analyst roles in wealth/PMS/AMC firms, or candidates with a background in derivatives.
• CAs and CFAs will be given preference.
• Strong in

  fundamental and financial analysis

  , with hands-on experience in equity, debt, or macroeconomic research
• Preferably certified with

  NISM-Series XXI B

  , and driven by high ownership, attention to detail, and a passion for capital markets