Investment Banking_ Rating Advisory Professional

Moodys Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Knowledge Partners is seeking a Senior Associate/Delivery Lead to support its Ratings Advisory team in Gurgaon. The role involves applying Moody's, SP, and Fitch methodologies to perform rating analysis, build indicative models, assess rating implications of financing transactions, and advise investment banking clients on rating-related matters.

You will work on debt capacity assessments, rating scenario analyses, and client-facing engagements, leveraging Moody's Ratings Direct, SP

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in rating agency or rating advisory teams.
• Strong expertise in rating analysis and credit assessments for large corporates.
• Deep understanding of Moody's, SP and Fitch methodologies and adjustments.
• Direct client interaction with ability to advise on rating outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support capital structure and rating advisory teams in rating presentations, models, and scenario analyses.
• Develop and review financial models including cash flow and LBO analyses.
• Conduct debt capacity assessments for acquisitions, refinancings, and restructurings.
• Engage with clients to discuss rating implications and strategic financing options.
• Apply rating agency adjustments (EBITDA, leases, pensions, etc.) in analyses.
• Utilize Moody's Ratings Direct, SP RatingsDirect, and Fitch Connect for research and benchmarking.
• Prepare industry analyses, peer benchmarking, and senior management materials.

Skills

Rating analysis

Credit assessments

Financial modelling

Client handling

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Moody's/ SP/ Fitch knowledge

Education

MBA / CFA / CA

Tools

Moody's Ratings Direct

SP 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 Knowledge Partners is seeking a motivated professional to support its Ratings Advisory team. The role involves applying Moody's, SP, 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, SP, 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

Keycompetencies

• 3-5 years of experience working with either a rating agency such as Moodys, SP, 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 SP 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, SP 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