Associate, Credit Research, Ssa

Description

About this role

Business Description:
With over 400 investment professionals across the Americas, APAC and EMEA, and with a combined ~$1.45 trillion of AUM, Global Fixed Income (GFI) platform brings together distinct, yet complementary businesses under one global structure. GFI is comprised of Fundamental, Global Credit, Municipal, Model Based and Beta investment groups, covering both active and passive strategies clients with the most comprehensive and diverse investment strategies in the market today. Each of the investment teams within GFI is responsible for delivering performance and continuing to evolve and improve their investment process so that future performance can be delivered.

The Role:
Our SSA Team is looking for an Associate (Credit Research) to be based in either Mumbai or Gurgaon. Strong financial modeling skills, an analytical nature, and strong written and verbal communication skills are paramount.

Those with good exposure to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment will be highly regarded.

The role is part of our Global Credit team and can be based either in Mumbai or Gurgaon and will report to manager locally.

**Responsibilities**:

- Fundamental credit research on a defined list of Issuers. Ability to make an informed view on absolute credit risk, direction so that the research can be used by Senior Analysts/Portfolio Managers.
- Preparing and maintaining/updating models and focusing on key KPIs like capital adequacy, asset quality, liquidity metrics, among others.
- Writing Credit reports and preparing earnings summaries
- Maintaining comparative company analysis
- Participating in conference calls, industry conferences, and discussions with management/rating agencies
- Preparing questions for management
- Dialing into road shows and updating views on new issuances
- Ensuring continued connectivity with investment teams, BCM and other key stakeholders.
- Working on ad-hoc projects based on topical issues/trends/reforms impacting the asset class.
- Preparing industry databases and sections of thematic reports and presentations

Qualifications:

- Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - present ideas in a clear, concise, and constructive manner
- Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills
- MBA or equivalent qualification in Finance with superior academic record; CFA will be an added advantage
- Experience in writing credit reports
- Excellent credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience (6 to 9 years) working as a research analyst
- Familiarity with financial databases like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, etc

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s current hybrid work model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while supporting increased flexibility for all employees. In line with local health guidance and regulations, employees are required to work at least 3 days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. The health, safety and well-being of our people will always be our top priorities; we will continue to monitor local conditions and health advisories in making decisions about our work environments.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.