Research Analyst - Credit research

As a Research Analyst in the global buy-side credit research team, your role will involve conducting in-depth credit analysis, building and maintaining complex credit models, and providing high-quality research outcomes to support investment decisions. You will be part of a dynamic team that values motivation and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: - Build and update credit models, including KPI-based projections for a CLO fund for existing investments and new initiations. - Conduct in-depth credit analysis of companies under coverage, including business, financial, and peer analysis, and prepare credit reports for annual/quarterly reviews. - Regularly monitor the assigned portfolio by tracking company events, peer group activities, and industry information sources. - Develop a quick understanding of operating and financial metrics relevant to new sectors in coverage. - Engage proactively with client teams to provide research insights and support. - Establish and maintain consistent standards and processes in credit analysis. - Utilize data sources such as Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, and Excel macros/VBA for added advantage. Functional & Behavioral Knowledge: - Background in conducting credit analysis of Corporates/Financial institutions. - Strong understanding of credit principles, credit review/appraisal, credit rating, report writing, capital structure, EBITDA & ratio analysis. - Strong quantitative skills for building and updating detailed financial models. - Detail-oriented with a keen interest in financial markets and credit analysis. - Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines. - Excellent written & verbal communication skills to build effective relationships with stakeholders. - Capable of multi-tasking and handling projects with tight deadlines. - Ability to think and work independently. Qualification Required: - Minimum: MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute / CA / CFA is essential. - Preferred: Progress towards CFA (US). Experience/Skills: - Prior experience of minimum 1-3 years in financial analysis or credit research. Location: Pune/Mumbai Please note that the Education Qualification required for this role is MBA/CA/CFA.,