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Research Analyst

Employer
Aviva Life Insurance Company India Ltd.
Location
Mumbai
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Apr 20, 2023

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Job Function
Equities Research: Buy Side
Industry Sector
Insurance
Employment Type
Full Time

ROLE AND CONTEXT:

Purpose:

The jobholder will have the responsibility of supporting the Investment Team with market research on different sectors, securities, investment options and any macro/ micro event, which is likely to have an impact on the investments of the Company & sectors.

Context:

The jobholder will work closely with Fund Managers, & Head of Equity to assist in the preparation of research reports and analysis for equity markets.

Main responsibilities:

  • Assist in carrying out comprehensive research on the companies, industries and groups where the Company intends to invest
  • Assist in generating reports for the perusal of senior management
  • Assist in post - investment monitoring Independent and neutral feedback on the various investment options
  • Ensure effective maintenance of database of different potential securities and entities where the Company can invest Assist in the monitoring of various economic indices

Dimensions:

  • To proactively carry out market research in aspects which have an impact on the Company’s investment

Decision making authority:

  • Complete independence in recommendations on investments

Financials:

  • No direct financial responsibility other than day - to - day compliance on Company specified items

 

NEED TO TO:

Key Outputs:                              

  • Provide accurate research reports for facilitating equity investments
  • Track the performance of organisations where the Company has made investments

Relationships:

Internal

  • Investment team

External

  • Company’s management and market intermediaries

Key performance indicators:

  • Provide useful and cryptic reports to facilitate investments
  • Ensure timely MIS on the market conditions for the perusal of Senior Management

 

NEED TO KNOW

Qualifications:

CA/ CFA and/ or MBA from a reputed institute/ University.

Skills/ knowledge:

  • Keen analytical skills to evaluate investment proposals in Mid cap space.
  • Sound knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques and principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of the equity market and the dynamic market forces

Experience:

A minimum of 4-7 years of experience as a research analyst preferably with Mutual Fund/ Research house / Insurance / PMS/ brokerages.

 

NEED TO BE

Competencies:

Planning and Innovation

  • Creates new opportunities rather than just seizing the obvious existing ones
  • Willing to think outside of normal business practices and turns “off the wall” proposals into workable propositions
  • Has the courage to promote these where the business case suggests that the potential rewards justify the risks of failure

Making Sound Business Judgments

  • Applies experience and understanding of the business context in approach to problem solving
  • Considers financials, risk and the potential impact of actions on all parts of the business
  • Extrapolates themes and trends in the data where information is incomplete in order to make an informed judgment where there may not be a single answer

Relationship Management

  • Understands how activities in other parts of the business impact on own area and vice versa
  • Builds lasting relationships within and outside the organisation and uses the network for the benefit of all parties
  • Creates opportunities to meet with network regularly on an informal and formal basis
  • Shares knowledge of where to go for help outside the team. Involves the right people and uses organisational politics to positive effect

Result Orientation

  • Links all activities back to personal and organisational objectives and is prepared to question the value of all activities to ensure that they contribute fully/ add value
  • Agrees to both long and short - term priorities and is prepared to say no when activity appears counter to the achievement of these

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