Senior Research Analyst - Counterparty Credit Risk Assessment - Financial Institutions

- The role entails supporting credit risk management teams of global banks in counterparty credit risk assessment of insurance companies (both non-life and life).

- The expectation from the candidate would be to manage small teams, engage with clients, and prepare detailed credit reviews on insurance and pension counterparties.

- Should be able to draft high quality credit analysis reports by drawing upon linkages between macro factors, regulations, and industry-specific nuances to formulate a credit view. Should be able to defend his/her views on the counterparty / covered entity when challenged by senior stakeholders and clients.

- Track market events closely and assess implications on the coverage portfolio

- Support senior managers on ad hoc projects.

- The role may also require training and mentoring colleagues on specific aspects of credit risk.

- Should have 3+ years of experience specifically in counterparty credit risk assessment or credit research or equity research

- Strong understanding of core finance and accounting concepts.

- Excellent report writing and communication skills.

- Ability to communicate analytical thoughts in a crisp, concise and precise manner.

- Should be able to independently assess counterparties without relying on readily available research.

- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to participate/contribute as a team player.

- Should be willing to put in the extra hours when tight deadlines need to be met.

- Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment that may entail multi-tasking.

- Prior experience in fundamental analysis of insurance companies is mandatory. 

- An understanding of global insurance regulations would be preferable.