Hariharan Sankaranarayanan

About Hariharan Sankaranarayanan

Currently, as the Senior Buy-Side Analyst at CRISIL GR & RS, I lead the Healthcare & MedTech research practice for a global asset manager, catering to a set of funds exceeding USD 10 billion. Over 5 years of experience in investment research & management, ESG research & integration, specializing in sector agnostic buy-side research. • My forte of Healthcare & MedTech research practice revolves around- Deep understanding and analysis of biotech industry trends & developments across key geographies, including drug development & lifecycle management, disease trends & market share, pricing & reimbursements, as well as company-specific trends - In-depth financial research & analysis, financial modelling, pitch presentations and research reports - Pitching promising investment opportunities across geographies to the clients - Supporting client’s high-alpha strategies, thematic research and portfolios charting - Sectoral ESG research & integration into valuation metrics, and supporting net-zero portfolio strategy of client • I also lead financial risk advisory for the client, where I’m responsible for developing and implementing frameworks to identify, assess & mitigate the financial risks of client’s coverage. • Before Healthcare, I have more than 4 years of experience in covering Utilities sector, having done several ESG thematics apart from research and valuation • With a critical & out-of-the-box thinking, succinct communication and in-depth industry knowledge across healthcare, diversified materials, and utilities sectors, I specialise in cutting-edge investment management and strategies in the world of global financial markets.• As a star performer for the research practice team, I’ve bagged multiple awards & accolades at group level for demonstrating execution leadership, analytical excellence and business development.

Experience

1. Lead Analyst

   Crisil Integral IQ

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Leading the Healthcare & MedTech and Technology & Semiconductors sectors for a large European AM along with people management functions• My specific responsibilities in Healthcare & MedTech research practice revolves around deep understanding and analysis of biotech industry trends & developments across key geographies, including drug development & lifecycle management, disease trends & market share, pricing & reimbursements, as well as company-specific trends.• My responsibilities in Technology & Semiconductors research practice revolves around research around the top listed companies in Global Indices with special focus on the Big Tech companies.• My other overall responsibilities include- In-depth financial research & analysis, financial modelling, pitch presentations and research reports - Pitching promising investment opportunities across geographies to the clients - Supporting client’s high-alpha strategies, thematic research and portfolios charting - Sectoral ESG research & integration into valuation metrics, and supporting net-zero portfolio strategy of client • Leading a financial risk advisory for the client, where I’m responsible for developing and implementing frameworks to identify, assess & mitigate the financial risks of client’s coverage.• Leading the Learning and Development agenda for the entire team by curating regular training programmes for trainees as well as domain-specific trainings for on-the-job situations.

Education

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Finance, General

  2014 — 2017

• DAV Boys Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram

  Commerce

  2010 — 2014

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Company Secretary, Company Law and Compliances

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Finance, General

  2014 — 2018