Vice President- Head of Equity Research Analyst (Sell Side) Institutional Equities , South Mumbai

 

 

We are seeking an established and highly respected Institutional Equities Research leader to head and further build the firm's Institutional Equities Research Sector.
This is a senior leadership mandate for a professional with 18–20+ years of experience, deep expertise in fundamental equity research, and the ability to provide a broad, sector-agnostic
perspective across the Indian equity markets.
The successful candidate will combine research excellence, institutional investor relationships, team leadership and market visibility, and will play a key role in establishing the firm's research franchise as a recognized voice within the Institutional Equities ecosystem.

SKILLS AND TRAITS REQUIRED
 
 An Institutional Equities Research professional with substantial senior leadership experience.
 A recognized fundamental research specialist with the ability to analyze businesses across sectors.
 Strong in financial analysis, business evaluation, valuation and investment frameworks.
 Well connected with senior institutional investors and key market participants.
 An experienced leader capable of attracting, developing and retaining high-quality research talent.
 A strong communicator with excellent research writing, presentation, public-speaking and media skills.
 Well known and respected within the Institutional Equities Research industry, with an established professional profile.
 Comfortable representing a financial institution across TV media, financial publications, conferences and digital platforms.
 CA / CFA Charter / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Research Leadership
 Lead the overall Institutional Equities Research function and define its research strategy, coverage and priorities.
 Drive independent, differentiated and high-conviction fundamental research across sectors, companies and investment themes.
 Oversee research quality, financial modelling, valuation frameworks, thematic research and major corporate/market developments.
 Personally contribute to flagship research reports, thematic studies and important investment views.
Leadership & Talent
 Build, lead and mentor a high-calibre team of Institutional

Equity Analysts.
 Establish a culture of intellectual independence, analytical rigour and differentiated thinking.
 Identify and develop senior research talent and strengthen the long-term research leadership pipeline.
Institutional Relationships
 Develop strong relationships with CIOs, Fund Managers, Portfolio Managers, FIIs, DIIs, Mutual Funds, PMS/AIFs and other institutional investors.
 Represent the firm's research capabilities through investor meetings, conferences, roadshows and strategic client interactions.
 Work closely with Institutional Sales and senior management to strengthen the overall institutional franchise.
Thought Leadership & Market Representation
 Serve as a senior market-facing representative and spokesperson for the firm's Institutional Equities Research platform.
 Establish a strong presence across business television, financial media, podcasts, conferences, investor forums and relevant digital/social media platforms, subject to applicable compliance requirements.
 Provide credible market commentary and thought leadership on companies, sectors, earnings, investment themes and broader market developments.
 Enhance the firm's visibility, reputation and intellectual capital within the Institutional Equities and capital-markets ecosystem.
Governance & Research Standards
 Ensure the highest standards of research quality, independence, integrity and governance.
 Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies.
 Maintain a disciplined and robust research process across the entire Institutional Equities platform.