Investment Analyst

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. seeks an Investment Analyst (Direct Equity Focus) in Mumbai for a full-time, on-site role.

The candidate should be a Chartered Accountant (first attempt preferred) with a strong passion for direct equity investing and rigorous fundamental research. Key duties include fundamental research and valuation of listed companies, portfolio monitoring, and preparing investment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – first-attempt pass preferred.
• CFA Level I/II cleared or in progress is optional but preferred.
• Some prior experience in equity research is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental research and valuation of listed companies for long-only equity investments.
• Assist in evaluating, selecting, and monitoring ETFs, Mutual Funds, AIFs, Private Equity, and direct equity holdings.
• Prepare detailed investment recommendations with focus on sector trends, competitive positioning, and earnings forecasts.
• Maintain investment trackers, performance dashboards, and exposure summaries.
• Monitor portfolio holdings versus benchmarks and prepare periodic performance reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support research on asset allocation strategies and new investment products.

Skills

Equity research

Financial statement analysis

Ratio analysis

DCF valuation

Data synthesis

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CFA Level I/II cleared or in progress

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Investment Analyst (Direct Equity Focus)- Mumbai

We are seeking a highly motivated Chartered Accountant (first attempt preferred) with a strong passion for direct equity investing in long-only strategies. The role offers exposure to investment research, portfolio monitoring, and strategic projects across asset classes, with a primary emphasis on detailed equity analysis and fundamental research with proficiency in AI tools and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Research & Analysis

• Conduct fundamental research and valuation of listed companies for long-only equity investments.
• Assist in evaluating, selecting, and monitoring ETFs, Mutual Funds, AIFs, Private Equity, and direct equity holdings.
• Prepare detailed investment recommendations with focus on sector trends, competitive positioning, and earnings forecasts.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain investment trackers, performance dashboards, and exposure summaries.
• Monitor portfolio holdings versus benchmarks and prepare periodic performance reports for internal stakeholders.

Strategic Projects

• Support research on asset allocation strategies and new investment products.
• Contribute to thematic reports on emerging market opportunities, sector deep-dives, and macroeconomic developments impacting equity markets.

Candidate Profile

Education & Credentials

• Chartered Accountant (first-attempt pass preferred).
• CFA Level I/II cleared or in progress (optional but preferred).
• Some prior experience in equity research required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong passion for equity research, particularly long-only investment strategies.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, and valuation methodologies (DCF, comparable, sector multiples).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of data into clear investment views.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Attributes

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated curiosity about markets, sectors, and companies.
• Commitment to long-term investing principles and disciplined research approach.

Location

Mumbai (Full-time, On-site)