IndiaCapital - Info Analyst - Hedge Fund

Information Analyst at Hedge Fund

Position Overview

Position Title: Information Analyst

Company: India Capital Research and Advisors (www.indiacapital.com)

Position Type: Full time

Location: Mumbai, India

Job Function: Finance, Investment Management/Research

Description:

- India Capital is among the longest-standing foreign hedge fund investors in India, with a nineteen year track record of outperforming the Sensex. It is a long-only, long-term investor, focused exclusively on Indian public equities. Its largest investors are US and European institutions. The Fund has been nominated for and has won numerous leading industry awards, including those by AsiaHedge, S&P and EurekaHedge. In 2011 it was named by Bloomberg as one of the best performing midsize hedge funds in the world.

Position Description:

The information analyst will work closely with the senior information analyst to help with:

- Portfolio Analysis: Update and maintain data to aid in tracking portfolio positions (i.e. price performance, news flow, corporate action), update quarterly earnings

- Marketing Materials: Aid in preparing presentations and newsletters for investor meetings and queries; work closely with professionals in Mumbai, Hong Kong and Mauritius; update them periodically

- Macroeconomic Data: Collect, analyze and present various macro-economic data

- Stock Research: Aid research team by conducting primary research, collecting data to analyze historical financials, collating relevant data, and help in creating impactful presentations

The position offers the opportunity for the individual grow as an investment research professional by working with talented and experienced teammates.

Qualifications:

- We are looking for graduates from reputed institutes with strong analytical and communication skills to join a small team of very capable people. We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, eager to learn and show strong initiative and drive.

Prior work experience of 1-2 years in the financial services industry and competence with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Bloomberg, Capitaline and/or Prowess is preferable.

Compensation: Compensation will be competitive.