Manager - Research

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial services organization with a strong presence in Sri Lanka's capital markets. The organization provides investment and wealth-related services to clients and is committed to delivering informed, research-driven investment insights and high-quality advisory solutions.

Job Overview

The Manager – Research will lead equity and capital market research activities within the Stockbroking unit. The role will be responsible for developing investment views, preparing high-quality research reports and financial models, providing market insights to clients, and guiding junior research analysts to ensure timely and reliable research output.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive financial and capital market research reports covering relevant financial and non-financial factors to support client advisory.
• Formulate and recommend investment views on companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).
• Develop, maintain, and update financial models for listed companies.
• Prepare company, industry, and economic outlook reports.
• Assist in developing trading strategy recommendations and written research notes.
• Communicate and market investment ideas and recommendations to clients.
• Oversee the preparation and timely distribution of weekly capital market status reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts and support their professional development.
• Monitor internal research workflows to ensure efficient, accurate, and high-quality output.
• Track market developments, economic trends, and company-specific factors to identify relevant investment opportunities and risks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or another relevant field from a recognized university.
• CFA, ACCA, or CA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in equity research.
• Sound knowledge of the equity market and capital markets, particularly the Sri Lankan market.
• Strong ability to build and interpret financial models and translate data into clear investment views.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop well-supported investment recommendations and communicate them effectively.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Motivated team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Interested candidates may send their CV to jobs@mindplus.global