Senior Research Analyst - Pharma Sector

Job Purpose

Conducting in-depth research on the Pharma Sector by interacting with industry experts, company management and government officials to garner a greater understanding of the sector.

The broader purpose is to generate money-making research ideas/products for fund manager clients

- Converting the understanding of the sector into quantitative elements through financial models and valuations

- Facilitate engagement for the sales team with clients.

- Provide relevant research material/coverage for the sector to the sales/sales trading team to facilitate client interaction

- Interacting with clients such as Professional Investors, Prop Funds and Money Managers to bring in greater mileage and hence drive business through brokerage for the organization

- Providing coverage for 15 to 20 key stocks in the sector

Targets include

1 idea-generating report per month

20-30 client calls/meetings per month.

4-5 corporate access event per quarter

Job Requirements

Qualifications

CA / CFA / MBA from a Reputed Institute

Experience

Typically 8 - 12 years

Functional Competencies

- Aptitude for research, especially understanding of business models and converting the same into effective/dynamic financial models

- Holistic perspective with an eye for detail

- Ability to understand as well as communicate complex business developments in a simple and lucid manner

- Understanding of the financial markets and interplay of all the factors impacting Indian equity markets

Modelling/ Valuation skills

- Good understanding of accounting and taxation laws

- Relationship Management is integral to the role

- Decision-Making skills

Behavioural Skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Excellent communication and report writing skills

- Ability to communicate and interact with very senior level industry/government officials

- Ability to work under stressful and tight timeline situations

- Ability to work under stressful and tight timeline situations