Credit Analyst

Overview

Job Description

Company : A leading credit rating firm

City : Mumbai, Chennai

Role : Credit Analyst

Experience : 3-7 years

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

Our client is seeking an Analyst for the Industrials Transportation team in the Corporate Finance group.

Has some knowledge of and/or a keen interest in learning more about the Industrials and Transportation sectors, including Aerospace Defense, Diversified Manufacturing, Capital Goods, Autos and suppliers, Airlines, Logistics, and General Industrials;
Has a professional background in capital markets, credit, financial and/or strategic analysis, plus a solid understanding of financial statements;
Wants to deepen their exposure to and understanding of the debt capital markets;
Is a strong team player with the ability to proactively and successfully interact with various stakeholders, both within and outside the organization;
Has an ultimate career objective of developing a reputation as a credit expert and an industry authority;
Enjoys critical thinking, including developing and sharing well-reasoned opinions.

Essential Functions Of This Position Include:

Perform quantitative analysis including comprehensive financial statement forecasting, comparable analysis and bankruptcy evaluation;
Perform qualitative analysis focused on factors such as business models, competitive strengths, management strategy, industry analysis and regulatory considerations;
Assist lead analysts in developing credit rating recommendations through extensive research and financial modelling support;
Take responsibility for monitoring and proactively assessing a small portfolio of companies, including presenting analysis and opinion recommendations to credit committees;
Assist in maintaining Fitch’s financial database;
Participate in meetings with Industrial and Transportation industry executive-level management teams to strengthen understanding of their business and its industry;

Position Requirements:

MBA/CA, CFA candidate preferred,
3+ years relevant experience, some coverage or knowledge of the Industrials and Transportation sectors a plus;
Capital markets and/or credit analysis experience a plus;
Strong understanding of Excel and Word;
Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change;
Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:
Full-time

Job function;
Finance and Sales

Industries:
Staffing and Recruiting