Oaklane Capital Management LLP - Senior Investment Analyst

Join a high-calibre research team that thrives on first principles thinking and values deep research.

As a senior analyst, you'll operate with high autonomy, identify differentiated ideas that can drive outsized returns, and contribute to a culture that prizes continuous learning and differentiated insight over consensus thinking. The ideal candidate will be one who possesses a blend of analytical thinking, curiosity, and passion for equities. They should be proactive, seeking ownership of their work, and be comfortable with both field and desk-based research.

The senior analyst will mentor junior analysts, guiding them to effectively cover high-potential companies through thoughtful delegation and oversight. This support will provide the fund manager with reliable insights and rationale for buying and selling decisions.

Role Specifications:

• Identify, conduct in-depth analysis, and effectively communicate high-growth investment opportunities with a keen eye on accounting principles and risk - reward dynamics across various business cycles.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead and mentor a team of junior analysts, effectively allocating and supervising work to maximize coverage of potential opportunities.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of business dynamics, including competitive analysis and the business value chain encompassing vendors, customers, regulators, and bankers.
• Voracious reader with the ability to process large volumes of information with enthusiasm.
• Present well-reasoned and articulated investment recommendations to the fund manager.
• Conduct visits to company sites, engage with various stakeholders including vendors, customers, management, competitors, regulators, and financiers, to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of business prospects and drivers.
• Uphold superior work ethics, display self-motivation and independent thinking, and maintain a results-driven approach focused on meeting deadlines and achieving outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation in accounting principles and financial statement analysis, paired with a passion for numbers and the ability to perform thorough ground-level due diligence and channel checks.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Candidates must possess 6 to 10 years of experience in equity research, with a strong background in value investing and a proven history of successfully identifying investment opportunities, ideally within a high-performance environment.
• Comprehensive expertise in value investing is essential, as we expect candidates to seamlessly integrate into the role.
• Prior experience in tracking multiple sectors (more than two) is preferable. Prior experience in BFSI research is mandatory.
• Preferred qualifications include an MBA from a top-tier institution, and/or CA/CFA credentials.
• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking, analytical, research, communication, and writing abilities.
• A high standard of intellectual integrity is required.
• Should possess a high degree of independence, diligence, and trustworthiness, complemented by strong leadership abilities.