Investment Banking_ Rating Advisory, Gurgaon

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics in Gurgaon seeks a Senior Associate/Delivery Lead to support its Ratings Advisory team. You will apply Moody's, S&P, and Fitch methodologies to rating analyses, build indicative rating models, assess financing implications, and advise clients on rating outcomes.

The role demands hands-on experience with rating adjustments, credit modeling, and direct client interaction, with a focus on capital structure and transaction analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in rating analyses and credit assessments for large corporates or advisory teams.
• Strong knowledge of Moody's, S&P and Fitch methodologies and adjustments.
• Hands-on with rating platform tools and client advisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support capital structure and rating advisory team in rating presentations and models.
• Develop cash flow, LBO, and rating scenario analyses.
• Perform debt capacity assessments for acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings.
• Engage directly with clients on rating implications and strategic financing decisions.
• Apply rating agency adjustments (EBITDA, leases, pensions, etc.) to analyses.
• Prepare industry analyses, peer benchmarking, and management presentation materials.

Skills

Rating analysis

Credit assessments

Financial modeling

Debt capacity analyses

Client handling

Moodys Ratings Direct

S&P RatingsDirect

Fitch Connect

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

MBA/CFA/CA

Education

MBA/CFA/CA

Tools

Moody's Ratings Direct

S&P Capital IQ RatingsDirect

Fitch Connect

Job description

Job Title: Investment Banking - Rating Advisory

Designation : Senior Associate/ Delivery Lead

Location: Gurgaon

Work hours: 10am to 7pm IST

Department: Investment Banking

Experience Level : 3-6 years

Job Opportunity

Acuity Analytics is seeking a motivated professional to support its Ratings Advisory team. The role involves applying Moody's, S&P, and Fitch methodologies to perform rating analysis, build indicative rating models, assess rating implications of financing transactions, and advise investment banking clients on rating-related matters. The candidate should possess strong expertise in rating agency adjustments, capital structure analysis, rating scenario assessment, and hands-on experience with Moody's, S&P, and Fitch Connect platforms, along with proven client-facing advisory experience. The position is based out of our Gurgaon office .

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the capital structure and rating advisory team of a global investment bank in preparing rating presentations, rating models, indicative ratings, and rating scenario analyses
• Strong understanding of financial models, cash flow models, LBO models, forecast analysis, and credit ratio analysis
• Experience conducting debt capacity assessments for acquisition finance, leveraged buyouts, refinancing, dividend recapitalizations, capital structure changes, and other strategic transactions
• Working knowledge of debt financing deal life cycle including origination, structuring and execution
• Direct client interaction experience, including advising clients on rating implications, rating improvement opportunities, rating agency expectations, and strategic financing decisions
• Hands-on experience in identifying and applying key rating agency adjustments, including adjustments related to EBITDA, leases, pensions, operating cash flow, debt, hybrid securities, minority interests, and other methodology-driven considerations
• Understanding of different sectors including Energy, Auto, Transportation and Mobility, Healthcare, Industrials, Media and Communications, Technology, Utilities and Power, Real Estate, Gaming, and Leisure
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in preparing industry analyses, company profiles, peer benchmarking, rating pitchbook materials, and senior management presentations

Key competencies

• 3-6 years of experience working with either a rating agency such as Moody’s, S&P, Fitch or Rating Advisory team of an investment bank or boutique firm. Experience in below assignments will be required
• Strong expertise in conducting rating analysis and credit assessments for large corporates and debt issuances
• Comprehensive understanding of Moody's and S&P rating methodologies, financial risk and business risk frameworks, and methodology-driven analytical adjustments
• Proven experience applying major rating agency adjustments and interpreting their impact on leverage, coverage, cash flow, and overall credit quality
• Experience in direct client interaction with a demonstrated ability to advise clients on rating outcomes
• Experience building and reviewing financial models, including cash flow forecast models, LBO models, and rating sensitivity models
• Prior experience using Moody's Ratings Direct, S&P Capital IQ RatingsDirect, and Fitch Connect for credit research, rating analysis, peer benchmarking, and monitoring rating actions
• Should be well versed with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with extensive experience in Client handling
• Post-Graduation in Finance (MBA, CFA, CA etc.) or equivalent qualification