Senior Research Analyst

Job Title - Senior Research Analyst- Credit Risk and Research

Location: Mumbai (Airoli)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• The role entails supporting credit risk management teams of global banks in counterparty credit risk assessment of financial institutions. The key activities include research and analysis of global financial institutions to assess their credit strength.
• Prepare detailed credit risk assessment reports that involve analysis of factors such as the operating environment, business strength, financial strength, management strategy, market-implied parameters and external support. Prepare / update financial models or financial spreads through a combination of market databases and company filings.
• Assign credit ratings by using the client s proprietary framework and make subjective adjustments as necessary.
• Should be able to defend his/her views on the counterparty / covered entity when challenged by senior stakeholders and clients.
• Track market events closely and assess implications on the coverage portfolio
• Support project managers on ad hoc projects.
• Other activities may include preparing industry and country research reports, maintaining and updating financial models and company/industry specific databases and preparing news flows. The role may also require training and mentoring colleagues on specific aspects of credit risk.