Equity Fund Manager

Job Description: As a Fund Manager, you will be responsible for managing investment portfolios, analyzing market trends, and making informed investment decisions. Your role is crucial in driving the performance of the funds under your management, and you will play a key part in maintaining and enhancing client relationships. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, a deep passion for investing, and is ultra-competitive in a positive team context.

Key responsibilities:

- Develop and implement effective investment strategies.

- Monitor and manage investment risk.

- Provide regular updates and reports on fund performance.

- Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Company and Industry Research: Conduct in-depth research on potential investment opportunities, industry sectors, and market conditions. This includes in-depth analysis of the company and regulatory filings, competitor analysis, and interviewing management teams and industry experts.

Modeling: Build and maintain financial models to evaluate the potential risks and returns of various investment options, helping to identify attractive opportunities. Update financial models including various valuation techniques of the businesses in the portfolio and the coverage universe.

Due Diligence: Support due diligence efforts by gathering and organizing information on prospective investments, including company profiles, competitive landscapes, and regulatory considerations.

Manage, mentor, and guide a team of research and data analysts along with the other fund manager(s)

Qualifications:

- Education: Preferred candidates include CA, CFA (US), or MBA (Finance).

- Analytical Proficiency: Possess advanced analytical and quantitative capabilities.

- Market Passion: Demonstrate a keen interest and passion for financial markets.

- Critical Thinking: Exhibit high levels of curiosity and skepticism towards market trends.

Communication Excellence:

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely.

Strategic Focus: Dedication to first principles thinking and a focus on the investment process.

Detail Orientation: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to research accuracy.

Team Collaboration: Effective interpersonal skills and a collaborative team mindset.