Analyst, Credit Ratings

About the Role:

As a member of the Global Structured Finance Research team, you will conduct thorough quantitative and qualitative research on various sectors, markets which involve Asset or Mortgage Backed Securities transactions. In addition, you will assist the onshore team with working on the ongoing publication and reports; assist with special projects/initiatives, as needed. You will need to come up ideas for thematic research and new research publication. With seasoning, you will be expected to have thorough understanding of the asset class and sectors. This position is based in our Navi Mumbai office.

Responsibilities:

• Ideate, create, write and maintain various structured finance industry publications and reports for both US, Canada and European Structured Finance regions.
• Collect, organize and analyze data from internal and external sources for use in criteria development, ratings and research reports.
• Work on regular/ ongoing research publications-monthly, quarterly, event based research and updates, conference, flash notes etc. related to the structured finance Industry.
• Contribute meaningful research ideas for thematic and ongoing publications related to structured finance namely RMBS, CMBS, ABS, structured credit.
• Carry out sector analysis and help onshore analyst in coming up with various themes/ ideas.
• Keep track of latest developments/trends in the Structured Finance markets and collect, organize, analyze data from internal and external sources incorporate them in writing various publications.
• Assist with data aggregation and ad-hoc requests.
• Deepen research skills to generate differentiated ideas and ability to communicate ideas, articulate thoughts and write opinions along with team of global analysts.
• Identifying trends by qualitative and quantitative factors
• Identifying macro and micro risk factors for a particular market and sector.
• Take ownership of the tasks with focus on quality and accuracy of deliverables
• Demonstrate strong learning curve and eagerness to take more responsibilities with an analytical mindset.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a credit research domain, with Structured Finance knowledge, experience at a rating agency is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Management Studies
• Masters, CFA or CFA program enrollment are a plus
• Fluent in English, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is keen to learn, has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and deliver results in a timely manner
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to participate/ contribute as a team player
• Experience with Intex, REIS and CBRE is a plus