Senior Research Analyst - Credit High Yield Corporates - European/US Markets - KPO

Job Title: Sr. Research Analyst - Credit Corporates

Job Location: Chennai/Mumbai/Pune

Experience: 2-6 years in European or US Markets

Job Duties:

The analyst would provide essential support to a Buy-side client by undertaking the following activities independently:

- Carry out fundamental credit analysis, including basic financial modelling, for new bond issuances across sectors mostly in High-yield (HY) corporates

- Writing crisp and analytical credit reports for the coverage, covering all the relevant and current aspects of the issuer including the sector nuances, financial forecast for 2-3 years

- Detailed credit analysis on stressed HY corporates with a focus on capital structure, liquidity, sensitivity, recovery

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

- Candidate having prior experience in sectors like Information Technology, retail, utilities, shipping will be given preference

- The role requires regular surveillance of the assigned portfolio by proactively tracking the company events (including quarterly earnings, regulatory updates), peer group and other industry information sources

- The analyst will be required to present his research to internal stakeholders or clients during meetings or over conference calls

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

Skills required:

- Strong background in conducting credit analysis of corporates

- Strong analytical skills with ability to undertake quick review of new bond issuances

- Good writing skills with ability to quickly turn around analytical credit reports

- Good communication skills, written and verbal

- Attention to detail

- Should be capable of multi-tasking and handling projects with tight deadlines

- Flexibility to work on multiple time-zones, in-line with client requirements

Candidates readily available to join shall be preferred.

Qualification:

Essential Qualifications : MBA or CA with prior experience in credit research

Preferred Qualifications - FRM Level 1 cleared