Delivery Lead- Ratings

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

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Pune, India seeks a finance professional to support rating advisory for a global investment bank. You will work on rating presentations, credit memos, and financial models, collaborating with clients and internal teams.

The role demands knowledge of sovereign ratings, capital structures, and various financial instruments, with 4–6 years of experience and professional qualifications such as MBA/CFA/CA.

Qualifications

• MBA/CFA/CA or Post Graduation in Finance or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with rating advisory and financial modelling.
• Knowledge of S&P, Moody's and Fitch methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Rating Advisory team of a global investment bank in preparing rating presentations and models.
• Analyze capital structure, debt tranches, guarantees and collateral.
• Prepare Information Memorandum, Credit Memo, macro-economic and industry analyses.
• Develop project finance models, cash flow and forecast analyses, and ratio analysis.
• Engage with clients and internal teams to finalize projects under deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of capital markets and corporate finance principles.

Skills

Investment Banking

Financial Modelling

Credit Research

Project Finance

Cash Flow Modelling

Capital Structure

Ratio Analysis

Client Interaction

Finance Certification

Education

MBA/CFA/CA or Finance Postgrad

Tools

Excel

Job description

The candidate will work dedicatedly with an investment bank and will be responsible for end-to-end management of the projects. The candidate should have knowledge of and experience of working in Investment Banking industry and would be working on Financial models, Rating models, Project finance models, Credit Overviews, Capital Structure, Debt Profiles and Credit Memos.

The candidate will get an opportunity to work directly with the client and would be expected to finalize projects. He should have experience in sovereign ratings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Rating Advisory team of a global investment bank in preparing rating presentations and rating models for submission to global ratings agencies
• Strong understanding of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch rating methodologies and expertise in different financial adjustments as well as qualitative aspects, required for assigning ratings to companies and bond issuances
• Strong understanding of capital markets, financial instruments and corporate finance principles
• Understanding of different sectors including MSME, Infrastructure, Transportation, TMT, Consumer, Industrials, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, and Banking
• Capital structure analysis - Identifying different levels of debt tranches, corporate and funding structure, mapping guarantees and collateral
• Knowledge and hands on experience in preparing Information Memorandum, Credit Memo, macro-economic analysis, industry and company overviews/ analysis, peer comparison and presentations is a pre-requisite
• Should also have expertise in preparation of project finance models, cash flow models, forecast analysis and ratio analysis
• MBA/ CFA/ CA or Post Graduation in Finance or equivalent qualification
• 4-6 years of relevant work experience
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to create and deliver professional product ideas and presentations.
• Expertise in financial modelling, operational / financial benchmarking and credit research
• Strong interpersonal skills used within a team environment and in client interaction
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, flexibility during earnings season