iMarkServ - Credit Research Analyst

Location: Mumbai

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

The incumbent should have an in-depth working knowledge in the Fixed Income area with a minimum of 2-4 years- experience in a research environment. The incumbent should have a relevant qualification.

The primary responsibilities will include :

- Supporting US/European/UK asset managers on new HY/Leveraged Loan/Distressed deals / investment opportunities which would entail building TEAR SHEETS AND DETAILED MODELS to include:

- Capital Structure and Corporate Structure analysis

- Liquidity, Recovery and Covenant analysis with covenant default projection under stressed scenarios

- Cash flow projection with deleveraging analysis through the maturity of the loan/note

- Performing industry landscaping

- Understanding competitive position of the company within the industry

- Performing SWOT, forming a long term view and forecasting financials under various scenarios

- Analyzing potential company responses to these scenario

- Investment Recommendation with short term and near term outlook

- Monitoring existing portfolio investments for periodic financial results and recommend trade ideas

- Interacting with the syndicating agents, company management, etc.

- Analyzing and interpreting credit agreements / bond indentures/ other legal documents

- Performing quality research and coming up with publications on new investment themes and other event driven news

- Assuming additional duties as requested or assigned

Desirable Skills :

- Self-motivated with willingness to complete a variety of projects with limited supervision in a timely manner.

- Detail oriented with strong research skills and understanding of macroeconomic trends and their impact on markets

- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.

- Strong organizational skills, professional demeanor and behavior.

- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills that allow one to proactively anticipate requirements and potential problems.

Educational Qualification :

- Candidates should be a MBA with tier1 institute or CA, CFA / FRM and other certifications will be an added advantage.

- Candidates with MS Excel, VBA knowledge is desirable.