Equity Research Analyst - Chemical Sector

Designation: Equity Research Analyst - Chemical Sector

Reporting to: Portfolio Manager

Location: Mumbai

Job Purpose

The job involves analysing financial statements, conducting fundamental analysis, and researching industry data for equity investment decisions. The candidate needs expertise in equity analysis, valuations of Chemical sector. The job requires regular interaction with fund managers and participation in analyst meets, and the ability to train and develop the team to stay updated on sector/industry knowledge.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Analysis of financial statements, modeling cash flows & earnings projections, researching & compiling industry data.

2. Fundamental analysis entailing P&L A/c., Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements.

3. Conduct fundamental analysis which will include analysis of industry prospects, competitive positioning of the company, assessment of historical and future financial performance and governance practices.

4. Understanding of specific sector(s) and stocks. (Chemical)

5. Study the cash flow and revenue analysis, balance sheets that create and support price targets and potential return analysis that forms the basis of a high-quality investment decision for HNI.

6. Carry out "top-down" technique of developing an industry peer group to provide material

7. support to findings and projections.

8. Regular Interaction with Fund Managers, Participate in Analyst Meets organized by Companies.

9. Develop expertise in equity analysis and valuations across the spectrum of equity markets.

10. Study competitive businesses and potential threats to investment ideas, while determining future potential of such business

11. Train, develop and effectively utilize the team and resources to Collect and collate primary and secondary source of information and update oneself on gaps in

12. sector/Industry knowledge.

Additional Skills Required

1. Financial Forecasting and Modeling of Company Financials & Balance Sheets

2. Valuation Techniques. (Ratio analysis, Earnings, Revenue and Cash-flow Projections and Guidance) Risk Analysis, Growth analysis, Entry Barriers, Technological Factors and Business Outlook to establish sound Equity Valuations.

3. Operational experience of using Capital Markets Data base i.e., Capitoline, Ace sphere and Prowess (CMIE)

4. Strong domain knowledge in equity research with an ability to value stocks.

5. Hands on with the pulse of market. Should be a team player

Minimum Qualification

MBA (Finance) and/or CA/CFA-USA; preferably with an Engineering/Technical background from a reputed Engineering College.

Experience Required

1. 7-10 years relevant experience

2. Experience (Specific to any Organization / Department)

3. Experience in Buy Side / Sell Side Equity Research / PMS team.

4. Exposure to rigorous research-based investment decision making process.

5. Exposure & understanding of multiple sectors in the equity market.

6. Possess comprehensive understanding of the financial services marketplace with specific reference to PMS.

7. Should be capable of handling & nurturing client relationships