Lead Analyst/Principal Analyst/Associate Director - Equity Research

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Attractive compensation package

Collegial working environment

Job summary

A leading investment and technology firm in Gurugram is seeking a candidate for a research role in Asset-Backed Securities and Fundamental Equities. The ideal applicant should have over 5 years of investment research experience and a strong financial modeling background. Responsibilities include researching specific companies and broader subsectors, collaborating with teams on financial models, and conducting in-depth analysis. The company offers a collegial work environment and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment research experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience in international markets preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and equity valuations.

Responsibilities

• Research companies and subsectors in Banking, FIG, and Specialty Finance.
• Collaborate with front office teams to build financial models.
• Conduct detailed benchmarking and scenario analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Accounting skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of equity markets

Education

Degree in finance or equivalent

Master of Business Administration

Chartered Financial Analyst

Chartered Accountant

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $85 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We have offices in India based out of Hyderabad, Gurugram and Bengaluru.

We are looking for resourceful candidates to join our Asset‑Backed Securities (ABS), and Fundamental Equities (FIG) teams. These teams are a part of our Financial Research group and are mandated to generate new growth ideas for the D. E. Shaw group. These groups provide high quality, in‑depth support regarding new business development and strategy research to enhance the decision‑making processes in their respective domains. Depending on the candidate’s location preference, the position is open for either of our Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram offices in India.

What you’ll do day‑to‑day

In these roles, you will research specific companies and broader subsectors in one or more sectors like Banking, FIG, Specialty Finance, Housing and Commercial Real Estate (CRE). You will collaborate with the front office team to iterate on financial models and investments, track news flows and sell‑side research views, cover results, support detailed modeling of company financials, and prepare investment writeups/presentations. You will also be required to conduct in‑depth benchmarking of valuation and operational metrics (versus peer groups), sensitivity, and scenario analysis. Additionally, you will be expected to attend management, sell‑side, intermediary, and sector expert calls.

Who we’re looking for

• The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance or equivalent Master of Business Administration/ Chartered Financial Analyst/ Chartered Accountant degree, with over 5 years of investment research experience in one or more sectors mentioned above
• The candidate should have outstanding financial modeling and accounting skills
• Candidates having experience in international markets including the US and UK will have an added advantage
• Candidate should possess a good understanding of equity markets, fundamental and valuations, and the ability to generate investment ideas
• The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ideal candidate should have exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, self‑motivation, and the ability to effectively interact with trading desk/stakeholders

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Linkedin/LdAnaAscDrctFinResMarch24

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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.