Capital Markets career : Paths, Opportunities & Earnings

Role

Description

Average Annual Salary (INR) (Rs.)

Equity Research Analyst

Analyze stocks and provide investment recommendations to investors.

6–12 Lakhs

Investment Banker

Facilitate capital raising, mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring.

10–25 Lakhs

Portfolio Manager

Manage investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and institutions.

12–30 Lakhs

Stockbroker

Execute buying and selling of securities on behalf of clients and advise on market trends.

3–10 Lakhs

Financial Advisor

Offer personalized financial planning and investment strategies to individuals or businesses.

4–8 Lakhs

Risk Manager

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks for companies.

10–18 Lakhs

Hedge Fund Manager

Manage pooled funds, design investment strategies, and maximize returns for clients.

15–50 Lakhs

Quantitative Analyst

Develop mathematical models and trading strategies to optimize financial outcomes.

15–40 Lakhs

Global Investment Strategist

Guide cross-border investments by analyzing global economic trends and markets.

20–45 Lakhs

ESG Analyst

Evaluate environmental, social, and governance factors for sustainable investments.

8–15 Lakhs

Category

Top Recruiters

Investment Banks

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, Citi Bank, Axis Capital, SBI Capital Markets

Stockbroking Firms

Zerodha, Angel Broking, Sharekhan, Motilal Oswal, ICICI Direct

Mutual Fund Companies

HDFC Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life

Wealth Management Firms

Anand Rathi, Bajaj Capital, Kotak Wealth Management, Julius Baer, Edelweiss Financial Services

Hedge Funds

BlackRock, Bridgewater Associates, Citadel, Renaissance Technologies

Financial Advisory Firms

Deloitte, KPMG, Ernst & Young (EY), PwC, Grant Thornton

Government and Regulators

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), National Stock Exchange (NSE)

Fintech Startups

Groww, Upstox, Paytm Money, ET Money

Rating Agencies

CRISIL, Moody’s, Fitch Ratings, ICRA