Research Analyst - Chemical Sector (Sell Side)

The job involves analyzing financial statements, conducting fundamental analysis, and researching industry data for equity investment decisions. The candidate needs expertise in equity analysis and valuations of the Chemical sector. The job requires regular interaction with fund managers, participation in analyst meets, and the ability to train and develop the team to stay updated on sector/industry knowledge.

• Analysis of financial statements, modeling cash flows earnings projections, researching compiling industry data.
• Fundamental analysis entailing PL A/c., Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements. Conduct fundamental analysis which will include analysis of industry prospects, competitive positioning of the company, assessment of historical and future financial performance, and governance practices.
• Understanding of specific sector(s) and stocks. (Chemical)
• Study the cash flow and revenue analysis, balance sheets that create and support price targets and potential return analysis that forms the basis of a high-quality investment decision for HNI.
• Carry out the top-down technique of developing an industry peer group to provide material support to findings and projections.
• Regular Interaction with Fund Managers, Participate in Analyst Meets organized by Companies.
• Develop expertise in equity analysis and valuations across the spectrum of equity markets.
• Study competitive businesses and potential threats to investment ideas, while determining the future potential of such business
• Train, develop, and effectively utilize the team and resources to Collect and collate primary and secondary sources of information and update oneself on gaps in sector/Industry knowledge.

• MBA (Finance) and/or CA/CFA USA; preferably with an Engineering/Technical background from a reputed Engineering College.
• Financial Forecasting and Modeling of Company Financials Balance Sheets Valuation Techniques. (Ratio analysis, Earnings, Revenue, and Cash-flow Projections and Guidance) Risk Analysis, Growth Analysis, Entry Barriers, Technological Factors, and Business Outlook to establish sound Equity Valuations.
• Operational experience in using Capital Markets Database i.e., Capitoline, Ace sphere, and Prowess (CMIE)