Senior Equity Analyst

Position: Senior Equity Analyst

Department: Research

Reports to: Head of Equity

Employment type: Full time, work-from-office

Experience: 5-7 years

Location: Chennai

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Equity Analyst to join our Portfolio Management Services (PMS) team. This role will be integral to building and managing the stock PMS portfolios for our clients. The role requires sector tracking and stock identification to enable portfolio decisions. The role also involves mentoring junior analysts and partnering closely with our Fund Manager, Research Committee, and Advisory team.

If you are passionate about deep-dive research, connecting macro trends to stock performance, and influencing investment outcomes, this opportunity will allow you to make a direct and lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities Equity research

• Track assigned sectors across market caps, converting macro data/events into stock impact analysis
• Run stock screeners to identify trends and opportunities for PMS portfolios
• Develop financial models, valuations (DCF, relative, comparable), and target prices
• Collaborate with Fund Manager and Research Committee on portfolio construction and allocation
• Monitor existing stock calls and generate detailed research reports
• Evaluate off-coverage opportunities from screening models or market developments
• Contribute blog articles on stock reviews, sector updates, and market perspectives for customer engagement
• Maintain ethical standards in research and handling material non-public information

Research team support

• Mentor and guide junior analysts, ensuring high standards of analytical rigor and effective sector tracking.
• Foster a knowledge-sharing environment through team discussions, debates, and continuous learning initiatives.

Advisory team support

• Equip the advisory team with timely insights and sector updates to enhance their ability to engage with clients.
• Provide explanatory notes on significant stock/sector developments for client-facing communication.
• Conduct periodic training sessions for the advisory team to strengthen their market knowledge and client conversion skills.
• Support the advisory team with customer or potential customer interactions answering queries or highlighting the benefits of PrimeInvestor’s PMS products

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

• Graduate or Post-graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Commerce OR a CFA charter holder
• At least 5 years of experience in equity research and issuing stock calls

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets such as Excel or Google Sheets and familiarity with databases such as Ace Equity, Capitaline, etc.
• Strong grasp of macroeconomic and sectoral trends and their impact on equities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present research clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Application process

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience in wealth management and client advisory to elakkia@primeinvestor.in

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work from Chennai?

Experience:

• Equity research: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person