Interesting Job Opportunity: Unifi Capital - Equity Research Analyst - Pharma Sector

Unifi Capital Pvt Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifi Capital seeks a highly analytical Equity Research Analyst to join the research team in Chennai. The role involves in-depth research and analysis to provide actionable investment insights within the pharma sector.

Responsibilities include building financial models, dashboards, and databases; preparing research reports and briefings for fund management and stakeholders. Minimum 4 years in Indian pharma/healthcare sector preferred.

Qualifications

• CA or CFA qualification.
• Strong fundamental research capability to analyse business models, financial statements, and valuation frameworks.
• Experience in institutional equities, PMS/AIF, brokerage research, or consulting is preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity with clear written communication and ability to articulate ideas with depth and conviction.
• Analytical rigour paired with a long-term investing mindset is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Work with fund management to identify and analyse investment opportunities.
• Conduct statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and correlations.
• Iterate with fund manager on financial models and investment research.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and databases; track KPIs.
• Prepare research reports, presentations and briefs for fund management and stakeholders.

Skills

CA or CFA

Fundamental research

Institutional equities experience

Analytical rigour

Written communication

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Equity Research Analyst to join our research team. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth research and analysis to provide actionable investment and strategic insights.

Job Title / Designation

Research Analyst / Pharma Sector

Location

Chennai

Experience

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in the Indian pharmaceutical / healthcare sector, preferably covering formulations, CDMO, hospitals, diagnostics, or specialty pharma.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with fund management team in identifying & analysing investment opportunities
• Conduct statistical analysis of economic data, fundamentals, and relevant correlations of data.
• Iterating frequently with the fund manager on financial models and investment research
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and databases. Track Key performance indicators.
• Prepare research reports, presentations and briefs for fund management team and other stake holders

Desirable Skills

• CA or CFA
• Strong fundamental research capability with the ability to independently analyse business models, financial statements, industry structures, management quality, and valuation frameworks.
• Prior experience in institutional equities, buy-side research, PMS/AIF, brokerage research, or consulting preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity, clear written communication, and the ability to articulate investment ideas with depth, nuance, and conviction are essential.
• Candidates who combine analytical rigour with a long-term investing mindset are encouraged to apply.

About Unifi Capital

• Unifi Capital founded in 2001 is a specialized Portfolio Management company offering innovative investment strategies with superior risk‑adjusted returns.
• More details are available on website: https://www.unificap.com

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