CRISIL - Research Manager/Senior Research Analyst

Role summary :

The recruit will be part of the customised research team in the BFSI domain. Candidates with strong experience of working with banks, housing finance companies (HFCs) and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and fintech companies on customised engagements preferred.

Job requirements :

The candidate shall be well versed with the entire BFSI segment and shall have demonstrated experience of working with clients in order to facilitate business decisions.

Sector and business related -

- Ability to promptly assess sector level changes and trends and understanding of inter-linkages with the macro economy

- Ability to predict sector developments and foresee changes /issues impacting the industry

- Flair to get market intelligence and skill to sense business and commercial insights

- Scale up the customised research business in BFSI by actively helping in business development and preparing proposals

- Ability to execute and manage assignments encompassing:

- Market assessment and opportunity identification

- Business/geographical expansion

- Commercial due diligence

- Business plan feasibility and inputs for the same

- Competition assessment

- Connect with market participants, as required, for obtaining critical information

- Author and publish articles to showcase thought-leadership and build franchise for the business

- Deliver presentations to clients and internal committees

Business Development -

- Focus on retaining clients for future through building relationship and assuring quality & timely delivery of assignments

- Make exceptional proposals with a strong ability to interpret client needs

Candidate Profile -

Experience -

At least 3-4 years in BFSI domain in consulting or in the strategy team of banks, NBFCs or financial institutions

OR

- At least 3-4 years of experience in the credit underwriting, process or policy teams with respect to MSME lending or housing finance (preferably with NBFC or HFCs)

OR

At least 2-3 years of experience in credit underwriting using non-traditional data for fintechs involved in MSME or consumer lending

Qualification - MBA or CA

Skills :

- Experience in executing projects along with some experience in team management

- Ability to think out of the box and come out with innovative solutions/ideas

- Ability to structure and write high-quality reports

- Excellent oral communication and presentation skills

- Positive attitude and ability to work across teams within tight deadlines