Investment Research Analyst - Lead / Principal

As an Investment Research Analyst within the Asset-Backed Strategies (ABS) Team in the Research Group in India, your role will involve focusing on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) and Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Loans. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct investment and credit analysis, financial modeling, research, idea generation, market monitoring, and risk assessment to drive key investment decisions in the ABS markets. **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct detailed research on CMBS and CRE loans, including property/bond valuation, cash flow modeling, and market trend analysis. - Build bespoke financial models, analyze investment opportunities, and conduct relative value assessments for potential trades. - Develop innovative, data-driven investment strategies that can be converted into high-value trades. - Track existing investments, assess risks based on market movements, and provide timely recommendations to the trading desk. - Work closely with the Front Office in the USA to execute research-driven investment strategies in the CMBS space. **Qualifications Required:** - MBA or equivalent qualification with strong academic credentials in finance, real estate, or structured products. - 5+ years of experience in financial research, with a focus on CMBS and CRE investments. - Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to generate investment ideas and translate them into actionable trading strategies. - Proficiency in financial modeling, including cash flow modeling, valuation techniques, and structured finance analysis. - Excellent communication and presentation skills to simplify complex financial data and present insights persuasively. - Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and proven team player mindset to collaborate effectively in a global, team-oriented environment.,