Credit Valuations Analyst Job in Mumbai at CRISIL

CRISIL is hiring for the role of Credit Valuations Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

•  Conduct Credit Valuations: Perform thorough credit valuations of private credit investments, including analyzing financial statements, credit agreements, and market data to determine creditworthiness and potential risks.
• Develop and Maintain Credit Valuation Models: Create, maintain, and refine credit valuation models tailored to specific asset classes, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Collaborate with Investment Team: Work closely with the Investment Team to assess and mitigate credit risks associated with existing investments, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Credit Risk Assessment: Perform thorough credit risk assessments on new investment opportunities, analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and market dynamics to inform investment decisions.
• Modeling and Reporting: Work through complex models to estimate the value of credit investments, considering credit metrics, default probabilities, and recovery rates, and prepare detailed credit valuation reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor Credit Portfolio Performance: Track key credit performance indicators, identify strategies for credit risk mitigation, and ensure compliance with industry standards, accounting regulations, and reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• Credit Risk Certification: Hold a credit risk certification, such as the Certified Credit Risk Manager (CCRM) or the Credit Risk Certification (CRC).
• Experience with Credit Risk Models: Have experience with credit risk models, such as probability of default (PD) models, loss given default (LGD) models, and expected loss (EL) models.
• Knowledge of Credit Markets: Have a strong understanding of credit markets, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and private credit.
• Master's Degree: Hold a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong Technical Skills: Demonstrate strong proficiency in financial modeling, credit analysis, and data analysis, with expertise in assessing credit risk, financial statement analysis, and interpreting complex financial data.
• CFA Designation: Hold a CFA designation or be actively pursuing the CFA program (preferred).
• Advanced Proficiency in Financial Tools: Possess advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Bloomberg, and other relevant financial analysis tools, such as credit risk modeling software.
•  Excellent Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex credit information effectively and communicate very well with on-shore analysts.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment