Head of Equity Research

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 12,000,000 - 24,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Head of Research to lead our equity research function focused on Indian markets.

You will oversee high-quality fundamental research, including financial modeling and valuation, generate actionable stock ideas, and mentor a team of analysts. The role demands buy-side and sell-side exposure, strong communication and leadership, and the ability to align research with client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indian equity markets across buy-side and sell-side.
• Proven track record in fundamental analysis and stock picking.
• Experience leading or managing research teams.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and market cycles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to own and drive research strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• 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.

Skills

Equity markets (India)

Fundamental analysis

Stock picking

Leadership / mentoring

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Financial statement analysis

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