Crisil Lead Analyst Reviews

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Learning curve, quality of work.

Dislikes

Long working hours

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The team mates are generally good. High job security. The domestic ratings division provided good exposure however extreme pressure makes people move out soon. The outsourcing division provides limited growth opportunities as it depends on the onshore analysts. Hence it does not make se nse to stay beyond a lead Analyst position unless you want to be moving to the managerial line totally. The top management seems to have lost its focus and does not seem to aim for high quality projects. Many people have been leaving for better exposures....Read More

Dislikes

Dumb top management, to-be directors’ micro management , focus on launching stupid programs instead of bringing in business

Work Details

Boring

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Overall the work environment gives very positive vibes. Senior management is approachable and very caring. Client management and overall account handling could be better by engaging more with them. Team members are helpful and keen to learn new things at every stage. Monetary growth is skewed more towards growth of team than performance of individual. Learning atmosphere is tremendous and in house learning gives impetus to career growth . Work life balance is really good....Read More

Dislikes

Client handling should evolve more, senior management should take initiative by communicating with clients more often than only during appraisal cycle.

Work Details

Equity Research, Credit Research

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

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I worked at the Global Analytical Center (GAC) division of CRISIL for almost 5 years. The division is a captive unit of S&P Global (the parent organization) and fosters an international culture wherein a robust training and development framework has been created and each Analyst is given adequate opportunity to learn and develop . The division is not a pay master compared to Bank KPOs which offer similar profiles but offers relatively better job security and work life balance. Also, good performers are rewarded for their efforts. Overall, a very good place to learn and hone credit analysis....Read More

Dislikes

The Company is not a pay master so if you are a mediocre performer annual hikes may be disappointing. Even for good performers professional and career growth plateaus after reaching Lead Analyst level as there is no defined growth path after this position. Analysts are encouraged to move to other divisions of the Company which have a very different environment and culture....Read More

Work Details

An excellent learning experience and lot of learning over 5 years.

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.