Senior Investment Analyst - Buy Side

Buy-Side Sr Investment Analyst

Founded by Sarvesh Gupta, an IIMA/IITKGP alumnus, Mumbai-based buy-side firm Maximal Capital (https://www.maximalcapital.com) is a SEBI-registered PMS dedicated to providing exceptional investment opportunities in Indian listed space to its clients. The firm boasts a track record of double-digit alpha in various time frames.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new-age investment firm and create meaningful impact not just as an investor but as a firm builder. We are deliberate and serious about hiring a deeply thoughtful, analytical investor to join our investment team.

Given the firm's exceptional track record, pedigree, and profile, the firm has the opportunity to grow multiple times in the coming few years.

The role is based in Mumbai with no flexibility to work from home or in a different city.

About the Role

Responsible for end-to-end investment research, on the ground due diligence, financial modeling, initiating sector coverage, following processes and scorecards, establishing relationships with senior management / business stakeholders and over time thinking more from a portfolio management point of view.

This is a Generalist role. Prior sector expertise around Technology or Healthcare are desirable, but not necessary.

Who should Apply (all three points are mandatory)

You have 3-10 years of Investing / other relevant experience with minimum 2 years of Buy side experience.

You have already displayed excellence in at least one or two areas till now in your career or studies

You are genuinely passionate about public markets and want to pursue it for a Lifetime. We do not have degree pre-requisites, and are open to all education backgrounds if you check the remaining criteria.

Traits (Very Important):

You are a First Principal thinker who can build on independent ideas with methodical, rigorous, evidence-based reasoning, guided by clear, knife-through-butter logic.

You are an Investigative Journalist who will not rest until you find the whole truth. You are also comfortable evaluating disconfirming evidence and asking deeper Second-order Questions and then what

You have endless curiosity & passion for continual learning, especially on businesses, economics, people and psychology. You would like to read 8 hours a day even if you were not getting paid for it.

You have ability to work hard driven by your passion with minimal supervision. You thrive in lean set-ups and take complete accountability. You have decent communication skills (both written and oral).

You have a Long-term DNA. You make life choices with a multi-year view, and are

Comfortable choosing long-term benefits over short-term gains (Delayed Gratification gene)

Kind, Collaborative and high EQ

Who Should NOT Apply

You are solving for the next 1-3 years phase of your career - instead of minimum 5 years or more.

You get influenced by what the world thinks of your opinions, or life choices.

You do not understand businesses as a living, breathing group of people; rather rely on analyzing them through a computer.

You only want to do desk research. This job also requires on- the-ground research, demanding creativity, relationship-building, and resourcefulness.

Compensation

As per value one brings to the table but tilted more towards carried interests and potentially ESOPs.

How To Apply

Please apply by writing to [Confidential Information], with the subject Resume for Investment Team. In the email, please share

1)Resume

2)A One-Page Summary: Detail your experience in the public markets, the sectors/companies you are comfortable with, and those you are unfamiliar with.

3)Work Samples: (Preferable) Share any investment write-ups, blogs, or posts you have authored.