Research Analyst - Buy Side

Firm: A leading Asset Manager

Position: Research Analyst

Reporting to: Fund Manager

Location: Chennai

Role Summary:

Research is at the core of everything we do. The research team provides inde-pendent and objective investment insights to the Fund Manager and ultimately takes ownership of the risk in individual investments.

As a Research Analyst, you will evaluate businesses across sectors and market caps, build financial models to assess future scenarios, and integrate company-specific insights with broader macroeconomic cycles. You will be expected to challenge assumptions, debate your views, and communicate them clearly to the Investment Committee.

This role demands a blend of quantitative rigor, qualitative judgment, and the highest ethical integrity, with the ability to think independently and take responsibility for outcomes.

Skillset:

- Profound understanding of equity markets and a deep understanding of history and cycles. In addition, a deep understanding of fundamental analysis, financial modeling, asset allocation, and strategy research.

- Prior experience in financial services (2-5 years) within a role such with Equity Research.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency for presenting and debating a point under pressure.

- Attention to detail.

- Good to have: Chartered Accountant / MBA/CFA.

Relevant Work Experience : Financial service experience: 2-5 years of background.

Background industry: Equity Research (Preferred).

Why Join US ?

- Direct Exposure: Work closely with the Investment Team in a flat, high-ownership culture.

Impact: Your research feeds directly into portfolio construction; no silos or layers.

- Learning: Exposure to multiple sectors, company lifecycles, and macroeconomic frameworks.

- Alignment: Every team member invests their own capital alongside clients - ensuring shared conviction and accountability.

Key Performance Areas

- Financial Modeling & Valuation: Create, maintain, and stress-test earnings and valuation models across a range of businesses.

- Research & Analysis: Analyze company data, industry trends, and macroeconomic cycles to identify opportunities and risks.

- Primary Research: Engage with company management, investor relations, and industry participants to build differentiated insights.

- Market Awareness: Track corporate actions, regulatory changes, and sector shifts; escalate material developments with structured protocols.

- Macro-Cycle Understanding: Interpret broader economic and market cycles to understand tailwinds and risks that influence business performance.

- Collaboration & Communication: Present research in writing and verbally, debate ideas under pressure, and defend recommendations with conviction.