Lead Analyst-Credit Research

Description:

• Work alongside the Deal Team of a Global Asset Manager supporting on Infrastructure Debt investments made by taking exposure in loans/bonds securities, and/or direct and co-investments in Infrastructure Projects across the U.S., Europe, LATAM and APAC regions; and across sectors (energy, renewables, power, telecom, social infra, roadways, airports). This position is a part of Credit Research Team.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Portfolio Monitoring: Preparation of periodic Investment review for the invested portfolio covering financial, operational, covenants and compliance aspects, capturing key risks and mitigants and analysis on performance updates.
• Execution of asset specific consent, waiver and amendment requests in a time bound manner while collaborating with Global Senior Asset Managers.
• Update and Maintain Project Models: Maintain the Underwriting Models and/or do the required modifications to Scenarios analysis to capture varied risk factors and perform model sensitivities at Asset level to facilitate asset management decisions.
• Rating Exercise: Regularly track and maintain the relevant scorecards, used for the internal rating exercise. Further, track the external ratings of borrower/ relevant counterparties.
• Handling adhoc investor queries and managing relative workflows in a time bound manner.
• Maintaining and updating various asset base trackers and other database on a periodic basis.
• Track news/events/third parties research reports relating to Infra Debt portfolio of assets and prepare summaries and highlight to respective Senior Asset managers.

Qualifications:To succeed in this position, you must have:

• 3-5 years of experience working in the project finance team of a top-tier investment or commercial bank or specialist advisor, credit rating agency, an asset manager investing in energy or infrastructure, or a renewable energy developer with sizable project portfolio.
• Financial modeling skills to update and maintain forecast models including Revenue Models, Cost Models, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis. Advanced modeling skills will count as an added advantage.
• Understanding of facility or loan agreements to facilitate faster execution of requests.
• Excellent presentation skills: ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and demonstrated ability to perform under time pressure and to prioritize handling multiple assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MBA or equivalent in Finance /CFA/CA.