Vice President - Equity Research

Description:

Role: Vice President Research (Equity Research)

The Vice President Research (Equity Research) will be responsible for conducting in depth research across equity and fixed income instruments, supporting investment decision making, and leading a team of research analysts. The role involves close collaboration with fund managers, business leaders, and clients to deliver high quality research insights, asset allocation strategies, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Analysis:

- Conduct comprehensive research and analysis across equities, debt instruments, bonds, mutual funds, and portfolio management services.

- Analyze financial statements, annual reports, industry data, market trends, and macroeconomic indicators to evaluate investment opportunities and risks.

- Support in house fund managers with detailed equity research including company analysis, peer comparison, valuation models, and sector studies.

- Contribute to quarterly mutual fund research initiatives and continuously enhance research frameworks and processes.

- Perform structured research on fixed income products such as corporate bonds, government securities, and alternative debt instruments.

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with fund managers across mutual funds and PMS to stay updated on market developments and product insights.

Leadership and Team Management:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of research analysts, ensuring high analytical standards and continuous skill development.

- Review, guide, and finalize research outputs across equity and debt products.

- Oversee asset allocation strategies for varied client profiles, aligned with investment objectives, risk tolerance, and market conditions.

- Provide research driven inputs during key client meetings and support business heads in client engagement and conversion.

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Strong expertise in equity research, financial modeling, valuation techniques, and sector analysis.

- Solid understanding of capital markets, mutual funds, PMS, and fixed income instruments.

- Ability to interpret macroeconomic trends and translate them into actionable investment insights.

- Leadership skills with experience in mentoring and managing research teams.

- Strong communication and presentation skills for internal stakeholders and clients.

- High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.

Educational Qualification:

- MBA in Finance, CFA, CA, or equivalent qualification preferred.