Head of Equity Research

Job Description

Job Opening: Head Research & Investments (Sr. Equity Research Analyst - Family Investment Office)

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience Required: 915 Years

Department: Research & Investments

Type: Full-Time | Internal Leadership Role

About the Role

Marutinandan Capital Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly experienced professional to lead the Research & Investments Department. This senior leadership role focuses exclusively on in-house research and internal portfolio managementwith no client-facing responsibilities. The role involves driving research excellence, managing the internal research team, and overseeing the company's investment portfolio to achieve long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & Analysis

- Conduct in-depth fundamental and capital market analysis of Indian listed companies across sectors.
- Review and interpret financial statements, annual reports, investor presentations, and regulatory filings.
- Carry out field investigations and market investigations to validate company data and industry assumptions.
- Build, update, and maintain financial models (DCF, comparable multiples, scenario analysis, etc.).
- Prepare detailed investment research reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Track industry trends, macroeconomic factors, geopolitical developments, and emerging technologies (including AI) and their impact on markets and investments.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage the research team, ensuring structured processes and analytical rigor.
- Set departmental goals, review research output, and establish best practices.
- Provide guidance on methodology, modeling, and reporting standards.
- Encourage continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Internal Portfolio Management & Strategy

- Oversee Marutinandan Capital's investment portfoliomonitoring performance, risk exposure, and allocations.
- Work with senior management to define and refine the company's long-term investment strategy.
- Present portfolio reviews, risk assessments, and research-based recommendations to management.
- Ensure alignment between research insights and internal portfolio positioning.
- Drive diversification, return optimization, and robust risk management frameworks for the company's own capital.

Organizational Leadership

- Head the Research & Investments Department.
- Represent the department in internal strategy discussions and decision-making forums.
- Ensure proper documentation, governance, and compliance of all research and investment activities.
- Continuously enhance research processes, tools, and reporting standards.

Required Qualifications (any one):

- Master's in Economics
- Ph.D. in Economics
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Completed)
- MBA in Finance from a reputed institute

Experience Required:

- 9 to 15 years of progressive experience in equity research and investments.
- Proven expertise in analyzing Indian listed companies across sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare investment reports and present recommendations at a senior level.
- Prior experience in leading teams and managing research departments is essential.
- Exposure to portfolio management and strategic investment oversight is strongly preferred.

Key Skills:

- Deep expertise in financial statement analysis, valuation methodologies, and investment modeling.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases/tools.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.
- Integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.