Crisil - Senior Research Analyst

About CRISIL Limited:

CRISIL is a leading, agile, and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better.

It is Indias foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics, and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint.

It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

It is majority owned by S&P Global Inc, a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

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About CRISIL Global Research & Risk Solutions (GR&RS):

CRISIL GR&RS is a leading provider of high-end research, risk and analytics services. We are the world's largest provider of equity and fixed-income research support to banks and buy-side firms. We are also the foremost provider of end-to-end risk and analytics services that include quantitative support, front and middle office support, and regulatory and business process change management support to trading, risk management, regulatory and CFO functions at world's leading financial institutions.

We also provide extensive support to banks in financial crime and compliance analytics. We are leaders in research support, and risk and analytics support, providing it to more than 75 global banks, 50 buy-side firms covering hedge funds, private equity, and asset management firms. Our research support enables coverage of over 3,300 stocks and 3,400 corporates and financial institutions globally. We support more than 15 bank holding companies in their regulatory requirements and submissions. We operate from 7 research centers in Argentina, China, India, and Poland, and across several time zones and languages.

Department:GR&RS

Job Description:

- Our esteemed buy-side client is currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Analyst to join their Valuations Team, specializing in valuations of private companies. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in conducting valuations on private investments, updating valuations models, generating reports, and providing valuable insights.

- The successful candidate should have more than 4 years of experience in valuations and modeling, with a strong preference for candidates holding a CFA designation or currently pursuing the CFA program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive valuation assessments of private equity investments, including venture capital, buyouts, and real estate assets.

- Develop, maintain, and enhance valuation models and methodologies tailored to specific asset classes.

- Collaborate with the Investment Team to assess and mitigate risks associated with existing investments.

- Perform due diligence on new investment opportunities, analyzing financial statements, market dynamics, and risk factors.

- Create and maintain complex financial models to estimate the value of investments, considering revenue projections and exit strategies.

- Monitor the financial performance of portfolio companies, track key performance indicators, and identify strategies for value enhancement.

- Prepare detailed valuation reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards, accounting regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Work closely with team members to ensure a coordinated approach to valuation and investment decisions.

Requirements:

- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

- Minimum of 4 years of experience in private equity valuations within the financial services industry.

- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, credit analysis, and data analysis.

- Demonstrated expertise in assessing credit risk, financial statement analysis, and interpreting complex financial data.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

- Candidates with a CFA designation or those actively pursuing the CFA program will be given preference.

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Bloomberg, and other relevant financial analysis tools.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex financial information effectively.

- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Mandatory Skills: Equity Valuation

Location: Mumbai / Pune / Gurgaon

Education Qualification: MBA, CFA

Experience: 4 to 6 years