Crisil - Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst - Buyside Credit Research

Job Title: Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst

Job Description/summary:

We are seeking a Research Analyst / Senior Research Analyst to support our global buy-side credit research team. The candidate will be primarily responsible for preparing timely earnings write-ups for the assigned portfolio. The candidate will also prepare credit memos and update financial models. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial analysis and risk assessment.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support a global buy side credit research team

- Preparing concise earning notes (quarterly) for the assigned coverage within tight deadlines for developed markets portfolio.

- Analyzing quarterly and annual earnings releases, investor presentations and earnings call to highlight key credit metrics, management commentary and implications for bondholders.

- Assessing capital structure, liquidity, leverage and covenant compliance as a part of preparing the earnings notes.

- The role requires regular surveillance of the assigned portfolio by proactively tracking the company events (including rating & outlook updates, regulatory updates) and other industry information sources.

- Preparing and updating credit memos (annually) including business and financial analysis, capital structure and ESG for corporates, financial institutions, supranational, sub-sovereign and agency.

- Practical experience of building and updating financial models including debt capital structure and covenant analysis.

- Quickly develop an understanding of the operating and financial metrics relevant for any new sector in coverage.

- Engage with client teams proactively and independently. Establish and maintain consistent standards and processes in credit analysis.

- Knowledge of data sources such as Bloomberg, MSCI and S&P Capital IQ would be an added advantage.

FUNCTIONAL & BEHAVIOURAL KNOWLEDGE

- Strong understanding of credit principles, credit review/appraisal, credit rating, report writing, capital structure, ratio analysis.

- Experience across multiple industries/sectors like corporates and banks will be added advantage.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with clients through mail and over calls.

- Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

- Ability to think and work independently.

MINIMUM & PREFERRED EDUCATION

- MBA (Finance) from reputed institute / CA / CFA is essential

- Progress towards CFA (US) would be preferred

MINIMUM & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

- Prior experience of minimum 2-5 years in credit research/analysis.

LOCATION

Mumbai / Pune