Lead Analyst - Credit Research - Oil & Gas Sector - Banking

Role : 

- Carry out fundamental credit analysis of high yield (HY) energy companies (primarily oil and gas)

- Identify bonds and communicate the buy/sell/hold investment idea to the client

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

- Preparing thematic presentations and industry decks, such as those highlighting key sector trends, emerging risks, or potential turnaround candidates

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

- Working on M&A and refinancing deals

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

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

Candidate Profile : 

- Background in conducting credit analysis of corporates with exposure to oil and gas companies, especially high yield, which will be an added advantage

- Strong knowledge of fundamental credit analysis with an ability to identify bonds and recommend buy/sell/hold ideas

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

- Independent and decisive mindset

- Critical thinking skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Good awareness of global financial and macroeconomic trends