Product Manager – Equity Research Analyst/ Intern

Department: Product Development

Experience: 6month –2 Years

Location: Delhi/NCR

Employment Type: Full time

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly analytical Product Manager – Equity Research Analyst to join our Product Development team. The role will focus on conducting in-depth fundamental research on listed and unlisted companies, identifying sectoral opportunities, developing investment insights, and supporting the firm's product and investment strategies through high-quality research.

Key Responsibilities

Equity Research

- Conduct in-depth fundamental research on listed, unlisted, and PE/VC-backed companies across sectors.
- Analyze annual reports, quarterly results, investor presentations, management commentary, concall transcripts, and industry reports.
- Evaluate companies based on business quality, financial performance, competitive positioning, management capability, capital allocation, corporate governance, valuation, and growth prospects.
- Build and maintain financial models, valuation frameworks, and investment notes.
- Prepare company initiation reports, earnings updates, and investment recommendation reports.
- Monitor portfolio companies and track key business developments, earnings, and corporate announcements.

Sector Research & Market Analysis

- Track sectoral trends, competitive landscape, regulatory developments, and emerging investment themes.
- Analyze macroeconomic developments and their impact on sectors and companies.
- Identify structural growth opportunities and emerging industries with long-term investment potential.
- Prepare sector outlook reports and thematic research for internal stakeholders.

Investment Analysis

- Evaluate investment opportunities using qualitative and quantitative parameters.
- Conduct peer comparisons, valuation analysis,



and scenario-based assessments.
- Develop investment frameworks and screening methodologies for identifying high-quality businesses.
- Support product development initiatives through equity research and market intelligence.

Research Publications & Presentations

- Prepare detailed research reports, investment presentations, and product notes.
- Present research findings and investment recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Develop knowledge resources and sector databases for the Product Development team.

Data Management & Analytics

- Maintain company databases, valuation models, financial datasets, and research repositories.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of research data.
- Utilize Excel and analytical tools to improve research efficiency and reporting.

Eligibility
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, CFA, MBA (Finance), or a related discipline.
- Experience in Equity Research, Investment Research, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Brokerage, Family Office, or Financial Services.

Desired Skills
- Strong understanding of equity markets and fundamental analysis.
- Experience analyzing listed and unlisted companies across sectors.
- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, business valuation, and investment research methodologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to independently generate investment ideas and articulate investment theses.

Preferred Qualifications
- Progress towards or completion of CFA, NISM Research Analyst certification, or other relevant investment qualifications is preferred.
- Exposure to Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Pre-IPO company research will be an added advantage.
- Passion for capital markets with a long-term, research-driven investment mindset.

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