Economist

Brickwork Ratings (BWR) is one of India s leading credit rating agencies, committed to providing the investment community with products and services needed to make informed investment decisions. Established in 2007, Brickwork Ratings, a SEBI-registered and RBI-accredited credit rating agency, has Canara Bank, a leading public sector bank as its promoter and strategic partner.
BWR is headquartered in Bengaluru and has a pan-India presence. The rating team is headed by the analytical prowess of the industry s most experienced credit analysts and bankers. BWR offers rating services to Bank Loans, NCD, Commercial papers, Bonds, Mutual Funds, PPMLDs, and Security Receipts. BWR s ratings have rated over 100,000 large Corporates, Banks, Financial Institutions, State and local Governments, and small businesses. BWR provides investors and lenders, with timely and in-depth research across structured finance, public finance, financial institutions, project finance, and corporate sectors.

• Experience in publishing research or presenting at conferences
• Familiarity with climate risk frameworks (e.g., TCFD, NGFS) and ESG rating methodologies
• Exposure to working with rating agencies, think tanks, or financial institutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with collaboration skills, enabling effective work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong presentation skills and stakeholder engagement capability
• Drive continuous improvement by researching advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to enhance model accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis and visualization

Experience:

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in economic research, financial analysis, or ESG strategy
• Hands-on experience with R or Python for econometric modeling and data processing

Advanced degree (PhD or Master s) in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related discipline