Credit Research Analyst

As a Credit Research Analyst in the Investment Research department based in Mumbai, reporting to the Head of Research, your role involves the following key responsibilities: - Client management: - Accurately understanding the scope of research assignments/projects - Meeting and surpassing client expectations - Delivery management: - Providing one-to-one dedicated support to a US-based client - Independently delivering credit models, credit memos, and other research outputs - Handling credit research assignments including models across cross-over, high yield, distressed debt, and leveraged loans - Generating outputs such as credit models, cap structure analysis, credit research notes, credit tear sheets, peer comps, bond/loan comps, industry research, and news & impact analysis - Ensuring 100% client satisfaction in all deliveries - Marketing, business development, organization development support: - Assisting with collaterals and samples - Contributing towards marketing & thought leadership content The educational, experience, and skills requirements for this role include: - Postgraduate/CFA/CA/MBA/CCRA/CIIA/CAIA & equivalent; CFAs will be preferred - Up to 5 years of credit rating or credit research experience with investment banks, sell-side/buy-side firms, and KPOs - Proficiency in financial/cash flow modeling, analytical writing, idea generation, and specialization in multiple industries - Analytical, detail-oriented, and self-motivated In addition to the above, the following skills are also required: - Proven client management skills - Strong team player - Strong professional ethics and business etiquettes,