Equity Research Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Generate differentiated, high-conviction investment ideas in direct equity stocks through fundamental, bottom-up research across sectors.
  

• Develop investment theses with a clear view on long-term business quality, risk/reward, key catalysts, and variantperceptionversus consensus.
  

• Build andmaintainfinancial models for companies in the portfolio and investment pipeline.
  

• Analyze various investment proposals across mutualfundsand AIF space.
  

• Monitor the firm’s mutual fund investments — tracking performance, portfolio holdings, style and strategy drift, fund manager changes, and risk metrics
  

• Meet existing and potential companies and fund managers.
  

• Track the broader coverage universe,monitoringearnings, management commentary, industry data, and macro developments.
  

• Present and defend investment recommendations to the investment team and the Board.
  

• Conduct primary research-channel checks, expert calls, management meetings,conferenceand site visits-to build proprietary insight.
  

• Maintainongoing convictionmonitoringon existing positions, proactively flagging changes to the thesis, valuation, or risk profile.
  

• Contribute to a rigorous, debate-driven research culture, sharing ideas across the investment team.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s /Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field;CFAcandidaturewill bepreferred.
  

• 5–7 years of experience in equity research, preferably on the buy-side. Strong sell-side candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. 
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and financial statement analysis skills. 
  

• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities. 
  

• Ability to develop independent, research-driven investment views and challenge consensus. 
  

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate investment ideas effectively. 
  

• High ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Industry Exposure

• Asset/wealthmanagement companies,equity brokerages, family offices, or institutional investors
  

• Sell-side or buy-side equity research roles
  

• Experience interacting with listed company management and investor relations teams
  

• Exposure to benchmark-oriented portfolios is an advantage