Research Associate

About the Role:

We are seeking a Research Associate to play a key role in advancing our work at the intersection of finance and technology. The role involves conducting financial, market, and regulatory research, while also developing decision frameworks and analytical models that inform investment evaluation and strategy. This is a rare opportunity for young professionals to combine financial expertise with emerging technology tools, and to go beyond research by shaping actionable insights that drive decision-making in a fast-growing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investment Research & Tracking: Monitor equity and other financial products, track performance, and identify emerging opportunities and risks.

• Analytical Frameworks: Contribute to the development of decision flows and models that support systematic investment evaluation and scenario analysis.

• Regulatory & Policy Tracking: Monitor updates from regulators (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, etc.) and assess their implications.

• Insight Generation: Collect and synthesize data into concise briefs, reports, models, and presentations. Translate findings into structured recommendations.

• Collaboration: Work with product, strategy, and technology colleagues to ensure research inputs shape practical solutions. 

Requirements:

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Management/Public Policy/Computer Science.

• Postgraduate degree (MBA/Finance/Economics) or professional qualifications (CA, CFA, FRM) are a plus.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in equity markets, investment research, consulting, or financial analysis.

• Broader exposure to mutual funds, fixed income or alternative investments, or professional backgrounds such as CA/CPA is a plus.

• Familiarity with technology-enabled research and analysis (advanced Excel/Sheets, familiarity with AI-tools required; SQL/Python/R or financial databases a plus).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation, and market structures.

• Proficiency in financial modelling and quantitative/qualitative research.

• Experience designing structured analytical approaches and decision frameworks.

• Clear, concise communication skills; ability to present insights to diverse stakeholders

Why this role?

• Go beyond research: Shape decision frameworks and models that directly influence strategic outcomes.

• Finance + Tech exposure: Build on your equity markets expertise while expanding into a wide spectrum of financial products and technology-driven analysis.

• High-growth environment: Work closely with leadership, take on early responsibility, and grow your career in an ambitious, impact-driven setting.

If you're excited about this opportunity, send your resume to career.orris@gmail.com