Credit Analyst/ Senior Credit Analyst - Large Corporates

Role ¬ Functional Responsibility / Domain Related • The role would involve supporting S&P primary analysts, based out of North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to arrive at / monitor credit ratings for issuers across various industries. Analysis would cover surveillance of a portfolio of companies as well as responding to market events that could potentially lead to a change in ratings. • Analyze business performance, including: o Industry dynamics and regulatory trends o Evaluating country and macroeconomic risk o Competitive and market position o Strategy / execution / management of the companies o Trends in profitability and peer comparisons • Analyze financial performance, including: o Understanding accounting standards o Financial governance and policies o Analysis of financial ratios and trends o Liquidity / short-term factors o Understanding the capital structure of companies • Assist the primary analyst(s) in the preparation of in-depth financial models – historical and projections • Prepare comprehensive internal credit research reports and notes covering the aforementioned operational and financial factors. • Assist primary analyst(s) in preparing publishable credit reports ¬ Process Adherence • Focus on review / QC, adding analytical inputs, when required • Create and maintain base level training, process manuals & documentation to ensure smooth execution of tasks • Adopt the defined processes in day to day execution of assignments • Identify process improvement avenues and identify value added work • Strictly practice and follow all Compliance, Confidentiality, and Information Security Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the Organization. • suggest that trading/holding in shares belonging to a Corporate entity/Infrastructure company is prohibited ¬ Client Management / Stakeholder Management • Build and maintain relationships with S&P team • Set expectations with clients regarding scope of work, timelines for routine tasks ¬ People Development • Provide analytical mentoring to junior members of the team • Implement team-level initiatives Candidate Profile ¬ Prior experience in analysing company’s financial and operational performance is a must ¬ Excellent oral and written communication skills ¬ Sharp analytical thought process ¬ Understanding the key industry risks and competitive forces ¬ Understanding of accounting and financial analysis and concepts ¬ Positive attitude with qualities of a team player ¬ Innovative and solution orientation ¬ Open to new ideas and initiatives ¬ Ability to build client relations and take a view based on client guidance ¬ Ability to deal with pressure Essential Qualifications ¬ Two years full-time MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA Preferred Qualifications ¬ Two years full-time MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA

Roles & Responsibilities

Functional Responsibility / Domain Related • The role would involve supporting S&P primary analysts, based out of North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to arrive at / monitor credit ratings for issuers across various industries. Analysis would cover surveillance of a portfolio of companies as well as responding to market events that could potentially lead to a change in ratings. • Analyze business performance, including: o Industry dynamics and regulatory trends o Evaluating country and macroeconomic risk o Competitive and market position o Strategy / execution / management of the companies o Trends in profitability and peer comparisons • Analyze financial performance, including: o Understanding accounting standards o Financial governance and policies o Analysis of financial ratios and trends o Liquidity / short-term factors o Understanding the capital structure of companies • Assist the primary analyst(s) in the preparation of in-depth financial models – historical and projections • Prepare comprehensive internal credit research reports and notes covering the aforementioned operational and financial factors. • Assist primary analyst(s) in preparing publishable credit reports ¬ Process Adherence • Focus on review / QC, adding analytical inputs, when required • Create and maintain base level training, process manuals & documentation to ensure smooth execution of tasks • Adopt the defined processes in day to day execution of assignments • Identify process improvement avenues and identify value added work • Strictly practice and follow all Compliance, Confidentiality, and Information Security Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the Organization. • suggest that trading/holding in shares belonging to a Corporate entity/Infrastructure company is prohibited ¬ Client Management / Stakeholder Management • Build and maintain relationships with S&P team • Set expectations with clients regarding scope of work, timelines for routine tasks ¬ People Development • Provide analytical mentoring to junior members of the team • Implement team-level initiatives