VP - Mutual Fund Research Job ID: 384089

EduFund; Mumbai; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOPs

Health insurance

PF & Gratuity

Flexible Working structure

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

EduFund in Mumbai is seeking a VP - Mutual Fund Research to build and lead the research function from the ground up. You will partner closely with Product, Marketing, Investments, Compliance, and Leadership to drive research-backed decisions and create a centralized knowledge repository.

This is a strategic, senior individual contributor role requiring 8-10 years of hands-on mutual fund research, strong analytical and writing abilities, and the capacity to hire and mentor a high-performing team

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in investment research, mutual fund research, or related fields.
• Hands-on mutual fund research experience is mandatory.
• Proven ability to produce investment reports that influence decisions.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish EduFund's end-to-end research function.
• Develop methodologies, quality standards, and governance for research.
• Lead in-depth mutual fund research on funds, categories, and market trends.
• Track SEBI/AMFI updates, macro developments, and industry changes.
• Publish investment insights, reports, and leadership presentations.
• Translate complex concepts into actionable insights for customers and partners.
• Collaborate across Product, Marketing, Sales, Investments, and Compliance.
• Create and maintain a centralized research repository.
• Represent EduFund's research externally when required.
• Hire, mentor, and grow the research team.

Skills

Mutual Fund Research

Investment Research

Research Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced VP - Mutual Fund Research to establish and lead EduFund's Research function. This is a strategic individual contributor role for someone passionate about investment research, particularly Mutual Funds, and capable of building research frameworks, processes, and knowledge assets from the ground up.

The successful candidate will initially work independently while partnering closely with Product, Marketing, Investments, Compliance, and Leadership. As the function grows, this individual will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing research team.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and establish EduFund's end-to-end Research function.
• Develop research methodologies, frameworks, quality standards, and governance processes.
• Lead in-depth research on Mutual Funds including fund houses, schemes, categories, portfolio strategies, performance, risk metrics, regulations, and market trends.
• Track SEBI regulations, AMFI updates, macroeconomic developments, and industry changes impacting investment products.
• Produce investment insights, thematic reports, whitepapers, research notes, market outlooks, and leadership presentations.
• Translate complex financial concepts into simple, actionable insights for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Product, Marketing, Sales, Investments, and Compliance to drive research-backed business decisions.
• Create and maintain a centralized research repository and knowledge management system.
• Represent EduFund's research capability in external thought leadership initiatives when required.
• Hire, mentor, and build the Research team as the function expands.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Investment Research, Mutual Fund Research, Equity Research, Wealth Management Research, Asset Management, or Financial Research.
• Hands-on Mutual Fund research experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience producing investment reports or market research that influenced business or investment decisions.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

What you can expect in return:

• ESOPs
• Health insurance
• Statutory benefits like PF & Gratuity
• Flexible Working structure
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

About Vittam – An EduFund Company

Vittam is a newly launched business vertical of EduFund, focused on B2B Mutual Fund distribution and the IFA (Independent Financial Advisor) ecosystem. Already live with 200+ active partners, Vittam is now entering a high-growth phase and is looking for a senior sales leader to own, scale, and build this business ground-up.

Vittam is being built to empower IFAs, RIAs, and wealth partners with a modern, scalable platform to grow their advisory business while delivering best-in-class investment solutions to end customers.

Learn more about the platform:

https://vittamfin.com/

About EduFund

EduFund is India’s first dedicated education-focused fintech platform, built to help Indian families plan, save and secure their child’s education. Founded in 2020, our mission is to remove financial stress from education planning.
We offer a full suite of solutions, including investments, education loans, visa and immigration support, international remittance, and expert counselling, making it India’s only end-to-end education financial planning platform.
Whether it's saving early or funding a degree abroad, EduFund helps parents make smarter financial decisions for their child’s future.
With 2.5 lakh+ families, 40+ AMC partners, 15+ lending partners, and a growing presence across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, EduFund is becoming the go-to platform for education financing in India.
In July 2025, EduFund raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Cercano Management and MassMutual Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $12 million.