Credit Research - Pune (Full Time Opportunity)

Randstad; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India in Pune is seeking a Credit Research Analyst to join the Fixed Income team. You will perform company research, financial modeling, ESG and covenant analysis, and stay current on industry trends while supporting portfolio managers.

The role offers collaboration across global research teams, opportunities to present insights to senior investment staff, and exposure to multiple credit cycles.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills demonstrated in academic or professional work.
• Ability to assess business prospects and impact on value.
• Relentless drive with a passion for research.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Deep understanding of financial statement modeling.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial modeling.
• Remain current on industry news, trends, and controversies; provide updates to investment teams.
• Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings using our ratings framework.
• Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within assigned sectors.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of contacts across sponsors, sell-side, and buy-side.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Financial statement modeling

Job description

Experience from 3 to 10 years

Title : Credit Research

Location : Pune

Sitting within the Fixed Income department, the Corporate Credit Research team is a global organization with team members in New York, Nashville, London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Pune, Mumbai, and Hangzhou. Our research analysts and associates play key roles in identifying and analyzing market inefficiencies and opportunities and working closely with our portfolio managers to translate the most attractive opportunities into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios. Analysts specialize by market segment (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Emerging Markets) and collaborate closely across teams to leverage their industry knowledge and specialized credit skills across all our fixed income strategies.

Specific Responsibilities:

All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial modeling, and company, industry, ESG, and covenant analysis Remain current on industry news, trends, and controversies across assigned coverage. Provide relevant updates and presentations to the investment teams about new issue analysis and credit updates Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings, leveraging our proprietary ratings framework Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within given sectors Develop and maintain a strong network of company sponsor, sell-side and buy-side contacts

What makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?

• Develop fundamental credit research skills across various sectors
• Collaborate across the firm’s investment research teams, including credit and equity
• Regularly present to senior members of the investment team about sectors and issuers
• Develop an understanding about how we run client portfolios

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

This position requires:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record
• Ability to think broadly about the prospects of a business and how those could impact future value
• Relentless drive with a passion for research
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work well both independently and on teams
• Deep understanding of financial statement modeling