Credit Research Lead Analyst - Leveraged Loans/Distressed Debt

Responsibilities:

Work with a team of Portfolio Managers/ Senior Analysts covering Leveraged Loans/Distressed Debt

- Preparing credit notes based on fundamental analysis for a set of assigned credits/companies

- Preparing credit models including projections, peer analysis, relative value analysis, and calculations of key credit quality determinants

- Perform recovery analysis, scenario analysis and covenant analysis, essential for analysing Leveraged Loans/Distressed credits

- Regular surveillance of assigned portfolio by proactively tracking the company events, peer group and other industry information sources

- Engage with client teams proactively and suggest new ideas to enhance client engagement

- Establish and maintain consistent standards and processes in credit analysis through interaction with sector specialists and senior analysts

Requirements:

Education: MBA/CA/US CFA with around 5+ years of experience

Experience: As mentioned above

Certifications: MBA/CA/US CFA

Core Skills:

- At least 5 years of experience in the Leveraged Loans/Distressed Debt space

- Financial modeling & Report writing (Credit Notes) experience

- Excellent understanding of financial statements and accounting standards

- Good understanding of the Leveraged Loans/Distressed/HY credit market

- Experience in delivery of structured solutions to clients

- Understanding of the industry dynamics

Other: Business/Industry knowledge/competencies:

- Good understanding of local and global financial markets and trends; especially US

Personal Attributes/Interpersonal skills:

- Independent and decisive mindset

- Team player

- Ability to work on tight deadlines

- Excellent written and oral communication skills