Role
- Functional role / Domain Related
- The role would involve supporting S&P primary analysts, based out of North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to arrive at / monitor credit rankings for financial institutions across various industries. Analysis would cover surveillance of a portfolio of companies as well as responding to market events that could potentially lead to a change in rankings
- Analyze financial performance, including: o Analysis of financial ratios and trends o Analysis of financial statements o Liquidity / short-term factors o Understanding accounting standards o Financial governance and policies
- Understanding the capital structure of companies
- Analyze business performance, including: o Industry dynamics and regulatory trends o Evaluating country and macroeconomic risk o Competitive and market position,Strategy / execution / management of the companies o Trends in profitability and peer comparisons
- Assist the primary analyst(s) in the preparation of in-depth financial models historical and projections
- Prepare comprehensive internal credit research reports covering the aforementioned financial factors.
- Assist primary analyst(s) in preparing publishable credit reports
- Process Adherence
- Create and maintain base level training, process manuals & documentation to ensure smooth execution of tasks
- Assist primary analysts in maintaining dashboards and tracking sheets
- Adopt the defined processes in day to day execution of assignments
- Identify process improvement avenues and identify value added work
- Strictly practice and follow all Compliance, Confidentiality, and Information Security Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the Organization.
- Client Management / Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain relationships with S&P team
- Set expectations with clients regarding scope of work, timelines for routine tasks
- People Development
- Provide analytical mentoring to junior members of the team Implement team-level initiatives
Candidate Profile
Prior experience in analyzing company's financial and operational performance is a must Intellectual curiosity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sharp analytical thought process
- Understanding the key industry risks and competitive forces
- Understanding of accounting and financial analysis and concepts
- Positive attitude with qualities of a team player
- Innovative and solution orientation
- Open to new ideas and initiatives
- Ability to build client relations and take a view based on client guidance Ability to deal with pressure
Essential Qualifications
Two years full-time MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA
Preferred Qualification
Two years full-time MBA (Finance) or equivalent OR CA
