Analyst

Morningstar; Navi Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Morningstar DBRS in Navi Mumbai invites a motivated Corporate Analyst to join the Credit Estimates team. You will provide data, research and financial modeling support across the ratings value chain, collaborating with analysts worldwide.

The role offers exposure to credit analysis of middle‑market companies, learning regulatory frameworks, and contributing to timely analyses in a hybrid Mumbai office.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Postgraduate in Management (Finance) or CA or CFA Level 3 or any such equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in capital markets, corporate credit analysis, analyzing credit risk of high yield or leveraged loan issuers, etc. or experience in auditing corporate financial statements at a nationally recognized accounting firm with CPA license.
• Good understanding of core finance and accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/ or IFRS accounting rules is strongly desired.
• Fluent in English, with good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of and build proficiency in credit analysis.
• Review credit documents, legal documentation, company presentation, credit memos, etc. to understand company structure, and/ or transaction being undertaken.
• Apply financial and accounting principles to determine inputs for proprietary financial analysis tools and review the appropriateness of the results.
• Carry out an assessment of a company’s business as well as analyze corporate financial statements to develop, propose, and defend Credit Estimates as a Corporate Analyst for middle‑market companies across various industries and jurisdictions.
• Participate and lead in analytical discussions with global analytical teams or senior analysts.
• Track, review and maintain various operational databases to help support the credit rating process.
• Provide research support and help collect, organize, and analyze data from internal and external sources for use in company‑specific and others reports authored by the global analytical team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s in Finance/CA/CFA Level 3

CPA license

Job description

The Group: Morningstar DBRS (MDBRS) is a global credit ratings business with about 800 employees in eight offices globally. Formed through the acquisition of DBRS by Morningstar, Inc., the credit ratings business is the fourth-largest provider of credit ratings in the world. Morningstar DBRS is committed to empowering investor success, serving the market through leading-edge technology, and raising the bar for the industry. Morningstar DBRS is a market leader in Canada, the U.S. and Europe in multiple asset classes. Morningstar DBRS rates more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities worldwide, and is driven to bring more clarity, diversity, and responsiveness to the ratings process. Visit: https://dbrs.morningstar.com/about to learn more.

Credit Operations Mumbai Analytics team enables and supports the efficient and effective delivery of credit ratings/information to the market with its specialized skills and assets, consistent frameworks, and economies of scale. We collaborate with MDBRS global stakeholders to build creative, impactful solutions and offer services for the business and the market.

The Role: Morningstar DBRS’s Credit Estimates team is looking for a motivated individual with good analytical skills and a desire to learn. This role will provide unique opportunities for learning key aspects of the credit ratings process including fundamental analysis of corporate borrowers across multiple industries in support of analysts primarily based in North America and Europe. You will be responsible for providing data, research and financial modeling support utilized for activities across the ratings value chain. This position is based in our Navi Mumbai office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of and build proficiency in credit analysis.
• Review credit documents, legal documentation, company presentation, credit memos, etc. to understand company structure, and/ or transaction being undertaken.
• Apply financial and accounting principles to determine inputs for proprietary financial analysis tools and review the appropriateness of the results.
• Carry out an assessment of a company’s business as well as analyze corporate financial statements to develop, propose, and defend Credit Estimates as a Corporate Analyst for middle‑market companies across various industries and jurisdictions.
• Participate and lead in analytical discussions with global analytical teams or senior analysts.
• Track, review and maintain various operational databases to help support the credit rating process.
• Provide research support and help collect, organize, and analyze data from internal and external sources for use in company‑specific and others reports authored by the global analytical team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Master’s or Postgraduate in Management (Finance) or CA or CFA Level 3 or any such equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 2‑3 years of relevant experience in capital markets, corporate credit analysis, analyzing credit risk of high yield or leveraged loan issuers, etc. or experience in auditing corporate financial statements at a nationally recognized accounting firm with CPA license
• Good understanding of core finance and accounting concepts
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/ or IFRS accounting rules is strongly desired
• Robust quantitative and analytical skills supported by strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English, with good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work and deliver on time sensitive assignments with a daily turnaround
• Highly motivated, self‑starter who is keen to learn, has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Good inter‑personal skills and ability to participate/ contribute as a team player

Morningstar DBRS is an equal opportunity employer.

• Hybrid model – partial work from home option where employee will from Morningstar’s Navi Mumbai offices 4 days a week (subject to change as per organizational directive).