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The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for resourceful candidates to join our Financial Research team based in the firm’s offices in Hyderabad/Bengaluru/Gurugram, India. The group works with the Private Credit (North America) front office to provide in-depth support to the investment research and decision processes of the firm’s proprietary trading in the Private Credit space. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: You will be involved in helping the Front Office group in New York analyze and assess the credit quality of issuers in the private credit space. In this role, you will evaluate private corporate credit opportunities across the cap stack, conduct fundamental credit analysis of corporate bond and loan issuers, and collaborate with the Front Office to objectively define credit risk for these companies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, preparing detailed financial models and investment write-ups, performing investment due diligence, and forming an independent opinion about the attractiveness of each opportunity. You will be required to clearly articulate the findings and interact with key stakeholders, including internal senior management teams and prospective borrowers. Additionally, you will conduct independent research on companies and work across sectors. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A master’s in finance and/or a CFA/CA with more than 6 years of relevant experience in one of the following backgrounds – leveraged finance, debt advisory, and public/private credit Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to synthesize information and communicate it in a clear, concise manner Excellent fundamental corporate credit analysis skills Exceptional technical and analytical skills, including financial modeling, underwriting skills, company research, and investment memo preparation Excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to effectively interact with trading desks and stakeholders Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/LdAnPvtCdtMar2025 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less
