Credit Research

Role Overview <p data-end="565" data-start="159">As a <b>Senior Associate</b> in Linedata's Research team, you will support the front offices of global asset managers by delivering high-quality <b>buy-side credit research</b>. Working closely with Portfolio Managers and senior research professionals, you will take ownership of research deliverables, track macro and sector trends, and contribute to timely investment decisions while mentoring junior analysts.</p> Key Responsibilities <ul data-end="1196" data-start="592"> <li data-end="668" data-start="592"> <p data-end="668" data-start="594">Provide fundamental <b>credit research support</b> to global asset managers</p> </li> <li data-end="741" data-start="669"> <p data-end="741" data-start="671">Build and maintain <b>financial models, screeners, and research notes</b></p> </li> <li data-end="832" data-start="742"> <p data-end="832" data-start="744">Perform <b>financial statement analysis (FSA)</b>, capital structure, and covenant analysis</p> </li> <li data-end="904" data-start="833"> <p data-end="904" data-start="835">Prepare earnings summaries, credit outlooks, and investment write-ups</p> </li> <li data-end="959" data-start="905"> <p data-end="959" data-start="907">Track corporate events and macro/sector developments</p> </li> <li data-end="1036" data-start="960"> <p data-end="1036" data-start="962">Communicate research insights clearly to clients and internal stakeholders</p> </li> <li data-end="1105" data-start="1037"> <p data-end="1105" data-start="1039">Review work of junior analysts and provide training and mentorship</p> </li> <li data-end="1196" data-start="1106"> <p data-end="1196" data-start="1108">Manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines while ensuring high quality standards</p> </li> </ul> Key Skills & Requirements <ul data-end="1727" data-start="1228"> <li data-end="1280" data-start="1228"> <p data-end="1280" data-start="1230"><b>3 8 years</b> of experience in <b>credit research</b></p> </li> <li data-end="1365" data-start="1281"> <p data-end="1365" data-start="1283">Strong expertise in <b>Financial Statement Analysis (FSA)</b> and <b>credit analysis</b></p> </li> <li data-end="1422" data-start="1366"> <p data-end="1422" data-start="1368">Experience covering <b>US and European credit markets</b></p> </li> <li data-end="1502" data-start="1423"> <p data-end="1502" data-start="1425">Deep understanding of <b>capital structures, debt instruments, and covenants</b></p> </li> <li data-end="1569" data-start="1503"> <p data-end="1569" data-start="1505">Strong <b>Excel modeling</b>, analytical, and report-writing skills</p> </li> <li data-end="1625" data-start="1570"> <p data-end="1625" data-start="1572">Excellent <b>verbal and written communication skills</b></p> </li> <li data-end="1693" data-start="1626"> <p data-end="1693" data-start="1628">Ability to work independently with strong ownership and integrity</p> </li> <li data-end="1727" data-start="1694"> <p data-end="1727" data-start="1696"><b>Immediate joiners preferred</b></p> </li> </ul> Qualifications <ul data-end="1961" data-start="1748"> <li data-end="1824" data-start="1748"> <p data-end="1824" data-start="1750"><b>MBA (Finance)</b> or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution</p> </li> <li data-end="1856" data-start="1825"> <p data-end="1856" data-start="1827"><b>CFA</b> designation preferred</p> </li> <li data-end="1961" data-start="1857"> <p data-end="1961" data-start="1859">Familiarity with databases such as <b>Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or Thomson Reuters</b> is an added advantage</p> </li> </ul>