Head - Equity Research

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Job Title: Research Head
Location: Mumbai
Experience (Overall): 8+ Years
Industry: Capital Markets / Equity Research
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Research Head to lead the Equity Research function. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and overseeing the research strategy, managing a team of analysts, delivering high-quality investment insights, and supporting business growth through actionable research recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Research Strategy & Leadership:
- Define and implement the overall research strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of research analysts across sectors and market segments.

- Establish research methodologies, frameworks, and quality standards to ensure high-quality research output.
- Drive innovation in research processes, tools, and analytical models.
2. Equity & Market Research:
- Oversee fundamental and technical research coverage across listed companies and sectors.
- Generate high-conviction investment ideas supported by detailed financial and industry analysis.
- Monitor macroeconomic developments, industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.
- Prepare and review thematic reports, sector reports, initiation reports, earnings reviews, and market outlook reports.
- Provide strategic investment recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
- Represent the research function in client meetings, webinars, conferences, and industry interactions.
3. Client & Business Support:
- Represent the research function in client meetings, webinars, conferences, and industry interactions.
- Support business teams through actionable market insights and investment recommendations.
- Engage with institutional investors, HNIs, and key stakeholders to discuss market outlook and investment opportunities.
- Conduct investor education sessions, webinars, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
4. Team Management & Development:
- Lead recruitment, training, and performance management of research analysts.
- Allocate sector responsibilities and ensure timely delivery of research reports.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and analytical excellence.
- Conduct regular review meetings to assess research quality and analyst performance.
5. Risk Management & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with applicable research regulations and internal governance policies.
- Maintain the highest standards of research integrity, objectivity, and ethical conduct.
- Monitor research processes to ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Review research publications before dissemination.
6. Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, and other business teams.
- Present research findings and market outlook to senior management.
- Build relationships with company management teams, industry experts, institutional investors, and market participants.
Education & Qualifications:
- MBA (Finance), CA, CFA, FRM, or equivalent qualification.
- SEBI Research Analyst Registration/Certification preferred.
- Strong financial modeling and valuation expertise preferred.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in Equity Research, Investment Research, Asset Management, Institutional Research, or Capital Markets.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing and leading research teams.
- Strong track record in stock selection, sector analysis, and investment recommendations.
- Experience interacting with institutional investors, HNIs, and senior corporate management teams.