Senior Associate - Rating Advisory - Gurgaon

Acuity Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics is seeking a candidate for its rating advisory team to support presentations, models and scenario analyses for large corporates.

The role emphasizes strong financial modeling skills, understanding of rating methodologies, and direct client interaction to discuss rating implications and strategic financing decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial models, cash flow models, Leverage Buyout (LBO) models and forecast analysis.
• Experience conducting debt capacity assessments for acquisitions, refinancings and other strategic transactions.
• Direct client interaction with advisory on rating implications and financing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support capital structure and rating advisory teams in preparing rating presentations and models.
• Apply rating adjustments and interpret impact on leverage, cash flow and credit quality.
• Analyze industries across Energy, Auto, Healthcare, Tech, Real Estate and more; prepare industry analyses and pitchbooks.

Skills

Credit analysis and ratings

Financial modeling

LBO and cash flow modeling

Client handling

Rating methodologies (Moody's/S&P/Fit)

Education

Post-Graduation in Finance (MBA, CFA, CA)

Tools

Moody's Ratings Direct

S&P Capital IQ RatingsDirect

Fitch Connect

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role & 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

Preferred candidate profile

• 3-4 years of experience working with either a rating agency such as Moodys, 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