Head Equity Research

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks a seasoned Head of Research to lead our equity research function with a deep focus on Indian markets from Mumbai. The role demands strong fundamentals, proven buy-side and sell-side research experience, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team.

You will drive investment ideas, supervise analysts, and coordinate with portfolio teams to ensure research supports strategy while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong output quality.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Indian equity markets covering buy-side and sell-side research.
• Proven track record in fundamental analysis and stock picking.
• Experience leading or managing research teams.
• Understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques and cycles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the equity research function covering Indian markets.
• Drive high-quality fundamental research including financial modeling and valuation.
• Generate, validate investment ideas and actionable stock recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of research analysts.
• Collaborate with investment teams to align research with portfolio strategies.
• Track macro trends, policy changes, and sector developments.
• Review research reports and client deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with institutional clients and industry experts.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

Equity research

Buy-side

Sell-side

Fundamental analysis

Stock picking

Leadership

Financial statements

Valuation

Communication

Ownership

Education

MBA (Finance)

CFA

Job description

Role: Head of Research (Indian Equity Markets)
Location: Mumbai
Department: Equity Research

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of Research to lead our equity research function, with a strong focus on the Indian equity markets. The role requires deep expertise in fundamental analysis, proven experience across buy-side and sell-side research, and the ability to lead and mentor a high-performing research team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the equity research function covering Indian markets
• Drive high-quality fundamental research, including financial modeling, valuation, and sector analysis
• Generate and validate investment ideas and actionable stock recommendations
• Supervise and mentor a team of research analysts, ensuring quality and consistency of output
• Collaborate with investment/advisory teams to align research insights with portfolio strategies
• Track macroeconomic trends, policy changes, and sector developments impacting markets
• Review research reports, investment notes, and client deliverables
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional clients, management teams, and industry experts
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in Indian equity markets with exposure to both buy-side and sell-side research
• Proven track record in fundamental analysis and stock picking
• Prior experience in leading or managing research teams
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and market cycles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take ownership and drive research strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA (Finance), CFA, or equivalent qualification
• Experience in PMS / AIF / Asset Management / Brokerage firms