Head of Research

HBL Asset Management Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Karachi seeks a Research Manager to lead the research department and support the investment committee. The role requires excellent analytical skills, a Master’s degree, and ideally a CFA qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing research activities, analyzing market trends, and guiding analysts. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about capital markets and investment research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience in investment or research.
• Highly analytical with strong quantitative and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team of research analysts and deliver timely reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research department and contribute to the investment committee.
• Monitor economic and political developments affecting market trends.
• Guide research analysts to ensure quality output.
• Assist the Investment Committee in analyzing portfolios.
• Prepare IC presentations and minutes on time.
• Attend analyst/corporate briefings and perform site visits as required.
• Maintain industry/sector analysis for advisory portfolios and provide input for prudent decisions.
• Assist business development by supporting client visits and helping design term sheets and pitch books.
• Carry out other assignments from supervisor as required.

Skills

Strong analytical & interpersonal skills

In-depth knowledge of investing in Capital Markets

Strong technical knowledge of fundamental & quantitative analysis

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Proficiency in data analytical tools

Strong team player with work ethics

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree from a recognized institution

CFA qualification

Job description

The position will be responsible for managing the research department and actively contributing to the investment committee besides ensuring that all research publications meet quality standards and timelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain a high level of vigilance on economic, financial and political developments which might affect market trends & subsequently portfolio returns.
• Ability to manage team of research analysts and guide them to ensure quality output.
• Run the affairs of research department to ensure coverage of sectors and stocks including small cap required by the IC and timely production of reports.
• Assist the Investment Committee in identifying attractive investment opportunities both in equity and fixed income markets by detailed, and extensive analysis of investment portfolios with the aim of driving effective decision-making and maximizing return.
• Act as Secretary to the Investment Committee and ensure that IC presentations and minutes are prepared on time.
• Attend analyst / corporate briefing and perform physical visit as & when required
• Maintain Industry / sector analysis on advisory portfolios and provide input in order to make prudent investment decisions
• Assist business development by joining them on client visits, if required, and help with designing of term sheets and pitch books
• Any other assignments given by the supervisor as and when required

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong analytical & interpersonal skills
• In depth knowledge of investing in Capital Markets and dynamics of different sectors
• Strong technical knowledge of fundamental & quantitative analysis and grasp over portfolio theory concepts.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, report writing, and presentation skills
• Highly proficient in data analytical tools / techniques
• High level of computer literacy
• Strong team player with outstanding work ethics

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree from a recognized institution
• Preferably CFA qualified
• Minimum six years of relevant experience