Analyst/Senior Analyst - Data Analytics (Credit Research)

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bengaluru is looking for candidates to join their Data Analytics team. The ideal candidate should hold an MBA in Finance or an equivalent professional qualification with 2–4 years of experience in financial research. Responsibilities include building financial models, analyzing credit markets, and supporting ongoing research initiatives. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. Candidates seeking to restart their careers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial research or credit‑focused analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior research analysts on global credit markets.
• Build and refine financial models and analyze financial data.
• Synthesize insights from industry and company calls.

Skills

Corporate credit analysis principles

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

MBA in Finance or CFA

Job description

We are looking for candidates to join the Data Analytics team within our Financial Research group based in Bengaluru. The team partners closely with teams across Financial Research, as well as with Front Office and Technology functions, to manage critical data processes and deliver structured analytical support across the firm’s quantitative and discretionary investment strategies.

What you’ll do day-to-day

In this role, you will work closely with senior research analysts covering companies and industries across global credit markets, providing structured analytical and financial modeling support that underpins active company coverage. You will build and refine financial models, benchmark operational and valuation metrics, and perform in‑depth financial analysis to support ongoing research initiatives. Additionally, you will synthesize insights from industry and company conference calls and develop quarterly earnings materials. You will contribute to research deliverables by interpreting financial information, highlighting key trends and variances, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across models and supporting documentation. Your role will support ongoing company coverage and provide structured analytical inputs that feed into broader research and investment processes.

Who we’re looking for

The ideal candidate should hold:

Basic qualifications:

• An MBA in Finance or an equivalent professional qualification (CFA) with 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial research or credit‑focused analytical roles
• The ability to demonstrate a robust understanding of fundamental corporate credit analysis principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with robust attention to detail

Preferred qualifications:

• Exposure to investment‑grade or high‑yield credit markets, or corporate credit analysis of US or European borrowers

Candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break are encouraged to apply for this position.

The members of the D.E.Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law. We are eager to hear from individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.