IFMR - Associate - Credit Risk & Reporting

Key Responsibilities:

- IFMR Capital is looking for an Associate with at least 2 years of experience to join its Risk team at the offices in Chennai.

- The Associate will support the Credit Analysis and Investor Reporting function, as part of a team that measures and manages risk for a portfolio of debt and structured finance investments in inclusive finance institutions ranging from microfinance institutions, affordable housing finance, small enterprise lending, used commercial vehicle finance, and agri-business enterprises.

S/he will be responsible for :

- monitoring the financial and portfolio performance of our clients on a periodic basis and for every new transaction

- tracking clients’ compliance with financial covenants and regulatory requirements,

- preparing risk notes for new clients post due-diligence,

- contributing to financial modelling and risk modelling efforts,

- editing and updating detailed investor reports on a periodic basis, and

- supporting the Risk team as needed.

S/he must possess excellent finance and accounting skills (via an MBA or Masters in Finance or a CA), strong report writing skills (which will be tested at the recruitment stage), a desire to continually innovate and add value, and a sound understanding of risk management.

Skills:

- Strong financial analysis and accounting (GAAP/IFRS) skills needed, as well as ability to build and run financial models

- Must have eye for detail and ability to catch errors in not only own work but that of others

- An MBA in Finance from a top-20 institution, or CA (all levels passed)

- Excellent grammar and writing skills that are necessary for flawless, high quality reports and risk notes. Must be able to put ideas together comprehensively and concisely to present a convincing message.

- Willingness to participate in field visits to our clients across the country to understand the business and operational model. Travel would not be more than 20% of the time and is intended as a learning tool for this particular role

- Interest in financial inclusion

- Ability to work under pressure including weekends and nights during particularly taxing periods, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.

- Fluency in English, written and oral required. Abilities in a second language, such as Tamil, Hindi or a vernacular, a bonus

- Undertake all other duties and projects as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

- Minimum Qualification: An MBA in Finance from a top-20 institution, or CA (all levels passed)

- Minimum Experience: At least 2 years experience in credit analysis or corporate finance (banks, NBFCs, investment funds, or rating agencies).