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 variant perception versus consensus. • Build and maintain financial models for companies in the portfolio and investment pipeline. • Analyze various investment proposals across mutual funds and 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, monitoring earnings, 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, conference and site visits - to build proprietary insight. • Maintain ongoing conviction monitoring on 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. Requirements Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; CFA candidature will be preferred. • 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/ wealth management 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