Associate/Senior Associate - Credit Research

THE ROLE

You will join a team that directly caters to the front offices of global asset managers. As a Senior Associate in Linedataʼs Research team, you will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Senior Research Professionals. You will be responsible for providing fundamental research support to buy-side clients. The role spans across various aspects of investment research – initiating/maintaining analysis on the coverage universe, understanding macroeconomic and sectoral trends, tracking corporate events, reviewing the work of co-members, training and mentoring junior analysts, etc. You are also expected to proactively engage with different stakeholders to ensure informed and timely investment decision making by clients. You are required to take complete ownership of the deliverables and demonstrate utmost integrity and commitment.

Responsibilities

Provide investment research support to global asset managers investing in credit instruments · Initiate/maintain multiple deliverables, such as financial models, screeners, research notes for the companies/industries under coverage · Conduct detailed capital structure and covenant analysis · Prepare earnings summaries, credit outlook, and writeups on investment pros and cons for companies under coverage · Effectively communicate ideas and research findings to clients · Manage multiple clients and stakeholders and ensure, prioritise, and execute multiple assignments with tight deadlines · Train junior analysts and review their work · Ensure adherence to high quality standards and industry best practices

Skills Required

Sound experience in credit research (6-8 years) · Exposure to US/European capital markets · Deep understanding of capital/corporate structure and various debt documents · Experience in writing reports · Strong excel modelling and analytical skills with attention to detail · Ability to independently execute assignments under tight deadlines · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Team player with professional demeanor

Advantageous Skills

Knowledge of third-party databases such as Bloomberg, CapIQ, Thomson Reuters, etc

Academic Requirements

MBA or equivalent qualification in finance from a reputed institution / CFA