Vice President – Research

Role Overview

We are looking for a Vice President of Research to drive two critical pillars of our organization: Research Excellence and Strategic Leadership. The ideal candidate will steer daily research activities across multiple asset classes while leading and mentoring a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Pillar 1: Research & Strategy

• Comprehensive Investment Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and analysis across a broad spectrum of investment avenues, including Equities, Debt Instruments, Corporate Bonds, and Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
• Market Intelligence: Evaluate financial statements, industry reports, and macroeconomic indicators to identify viable investment opportunities, assess risks, and drive data-backed decision-making.
• Mutual Fund & Process Development: Lead quarterly Mutual Fund research initiatives and contribute to the continuous enhancement of internal research processes and knowledge repositories.
• Equity Support: Support the in-house Fund Manager with granular equity research, including company-specific deep dives, peer benchmarking, and sectoral analysis.
• Networking: Build and sustain strong professional relationships with external Fund Managers (MF & PMS) to stay ahead of market developments and product innovations.
• Fixed Income Focus: Execute structured research on fixed-income and debt products—including government securities and alternative debt instruments—to create robust, diversified investment strategies.

Pillar 2: Leadership & Client Engagement

• Team Mentorship: Lead, train, and supervise a team of Research Analysts, providing ongoing guidance to refine their analytical skills across equity and debt asset classes.
• Asset Allocation: Oversee and finalize bespoke asset allocation strategies tailored to diverse client profiles, ensuring alignment with individual financial goals, risk tolerance, and prevailing market conditions.
• Business Support: Partner with Business Heads during high-level client meetings to provide research-backed insights, resolve complex queries, and aid in client acquisition and retention.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Relevant Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of specialized experience in Bond/Debt Research across multiple sectors is required.
• Certifications:
  • NISM-Series XXI-B (Portfolio Managers) certification is highly preferred.
  • CA (Chartered Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical mindset with deep knowledge of fixed income and equity markets.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience in mentoring teams.
• Excellent communication skills for high-stakes client and stakeholder interactions.

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Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Mode of Work: Work from Office (5 Days a week)
Compensation: ₹15,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 P.A. (Fixed) + Performance Bonus