This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1200000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 12 - 30 LPA)

Min Experience: 4+ years
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Equity Research Analyst with 5–7 years of relevant sell-side equity research experience, preferably covering the Pharma and/or Chemicals sectors. The candidate will be responsible for conducting in-depth fundamental research, developing financial models, evaluating investment opportunities, and generating actionable investment recommendations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, excellent financial analysis capabilities, and the ability to assess companies, industry trends, and market developments to identify potential investment opportunities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and evaluate listed companies across the Pharma and Chemicals sectors.
• Conduct detailed fundamental research on companies, business models, financial performance, and growth prospects.
• Build and maintain financial models to forecast company performance and assess investment opportunities.
• Perform valuation analysis using relevant financial methodologies and industry benchmarks.
• Prepare comprehensive equity research reports, sector updates, earnings reviews, and investment recommendations.
• Monitor industry trends, quarterly earnings, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic factors affecting the sectors.
• Identify emerging investment opportunities, risks, and potential changes in sector outlook.
• Interact with company management, industry experts, institutional stakeholders, and other market participants to gather relevant insights.
• Present research findings, investment views, and recommendations through clear reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in sell-side equity research.
• Strong understanding of the Pharma, Specialty Chemicals, Agrochemicals, or CDMO/CRAMS sectors.
• Proven expertise in fundamental analysis, financial modelling, and company valuation.
• Ability to interpret financial statements, assess business performance, and develop investment theses.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• MBA in Finance, Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or an equivalent qualification is preferred.

Must-Have Skills

• Equity Research
• Sell-Side Research
• Fundamental Analysis
• Financial Modelling
• Valuation Analysis

Good-to-Have Skills

• Pharmaceutical Sector Research
• Specialty Chemicals
• Agrochemicals
• CDMO/CRAMS Industry Knowledge