Textile - Manager

Our client is an agile and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission to make markets function better. They are India’s foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics, and solutions. Their strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint set them apart. Additionally, they have delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers.

Our client’s businesses operate in India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They are majority-owned by S&P Global Inc., a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

Responsibilities:

Sector Expertise and Analysis:

• Specialize in the Textiles and Gems & Jewellery sectors, with additional expertise in the Pharma sector as an added advantage.
• Continuously analyze and track trends, performance, and key developments within the assigned sectors.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Regularly interact with clients to provide updates on industry trends, research insights, and the impact of significant industry events.
• Present sector-related findings and research in meetings and presentations tailored to clients’ needs.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and oversee the work of 1-2 analysts, ensuring high-quality outputs and supporting their career development and alignment with organizational goals.

Product and Report Leadership:

• Lead the development of new products, thematic reports, and bespoke assignments related to macroeconomic and sectoral topics.
• Ensure process compliance and adherence to research calendars.

Research & Reporting:

• Publish periodic updates, articles, and presentations on the performance and key trends of the Textiles and Gems & Jewellery sectors.
• Regularly compile and assess the performance of leading companies within these sectors.

Sector Monitoring and Analysis:

• Continuously monitor key data, demand-supply trends, price movements, and trade dynamics within the Textiles and Gems & Jewellery sectors.
• Analyze and evaluate macroeconomic and sector-specific factors that influence sector performance.

Client Interaction and Reporting:

• Provide clients with regular updates on sectoral trends, research findings, and opinions.
• Present research reports and sector-specific presentations to clients, offering insights into industry developments.

Management of Research and Reports:

• Lead thematic research reports and bespoke projects tailored to client needs, ensuring that all deliverables are of the highest quality and relevance.
• Ensure research deliverables are completed in line with the research calendar and deadlines.

Team Management:

• Supervise 1-2 analysts, ensuring their work meets the desired quality standards and that they receive guidance and support for their professional development.
• Help analysts meet their individual career goals within the framework of the team and organizational objectives.

Compliance and Process Adherence:

• Ensure compliance with internal processes, guidelines, and timelines related to research activities.
• Actively contribute to ensuring that all research projects are executed according to standards and expectations.

Requirements:

• Education Qualification: Post Graduate Degree (preferably in Finance, Business, or a related field).
• CA (Chartered Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) qualifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum Experience:5 years of relevant experience in financial research, client interaction, and sector-specific expertise in Textiles, Gems, and Jewellery.
• Maximum Experience:10 years of experience is preferred to ensure a solid foundation of industry knowledge and expertise.
• Textiles: Deep understanding of the textiles industry, including market trends, production processes, and key drivers.
• Gems and Jewellery: Extensive knowledge of the gems and jewellery sector, including market dynamics, product valuation, and industry standards.
• Client Interaction: Experience in client relationship management, engaging with existing clients, and building long-term partnerships.
• Proven ability to pitch to new clients, tailor solutions based on client needs, and drive business development.
• Financial Research: Strong ability to conduct industry-specific financial research to analyze market conditions, financial performance, and investment opportunities in the Textiles and Gems & Jewellery sectors.
• Familiarity with industry reports, financial models, and market trend analysis.
• Valuation: Expertise in valuing companies and assets in the Textiles and Gems & Jewellery sectors.
• Knowledge of various valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Analysis (CCA), and precedent transactions.