CRISIL - Credit Research Analyst - Leverage Loans

Responsibilities:

- Work with a team of Portfolio Managers covering leveraged loans portfolio

- Preparing credit model and update them for quarterly earnings

- Analyse the company based on fundamental analysis

- Preparing/ Updating credit models including peer analysis, relative value analysis and calculations of key credit quality determinants

- Strong understanding of fundamental credit analysis with an ability to identify bonds and recommend and communicate buy/sell/hold investment recommendations

- Good understanding of covenant analysis, capital structure analysis and recovery analysis

- Regular surveillance of assigned portfolio by proactively tracking the company events (including quarterly earnings), peer group and other industry information sources

- Support the client with any other ad-hoc research requests

- Engage with client teams proactively and suggest new ideas to enhance client engagement

- Establish and maintain consistent standards and processes in credit analysis through interaction with sector specialists and senior analysts

- Assist managers/ADs/Director on account level initiatives, pilot assignments, prepare collaterals and farming activities

- Responsible for client and project management, need-based trainings, process initiatives and quality improvements of the team

- Support in content review, mentor and train new hires in the division

Requirements:

Education: MBA/CA/US CFA with around 4-5 years of experience having covered the leverage loan portfolio

Certifications: MBA/CA/US CFA

Core Skills:

- At least 4 years of experience in the Credit domain having experience in leveraged loans

- Credit Report writing and financial modeling experience

- Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting standards

- Experience in delivery of structured solutions to clients

- Understanding of the industry dynamics

Other: Business/Industry knowledge/competencies:

- Good understanding of local and global financial markets and trends

- Working knowledge on Bloomberg and Reuters is preferred

Personal Attributes/Interpersonal skills:

- Independent and decisive mindset

- Team player

- Ability to work on tight deadlines

- Excellent written and oral communication skills