Job Description

Key Requirement: Experience in Fixed Income About your role The job involves providing comprehensive research support to FILs Europe/US/Asia/Global credit analysts, including company and industry analysis, financial modelling, valuations, sector/country updates, business and customer intelligence using alternative data sources and other custom research work. The person should have an excellent understanding of global credit markets from the perspective of credit analysis and the broader fundamental research process. Key Responsibilities Provide all-round research support to FIL credit analysts on the assigned sector, including on initiations and ongoing coverage Build detailed financial models with the ability to build business drivers, incorporating M&A transactions and valuation analysis Carry out studies on sector trends, regulatory changes & emerging themes. Company analysis, including deep dive on key spread drivers, devils advocate analysis, etc. Provide need-based analysis on unassigned credits, including screens to monitor & flag potential investment ideas Provide quality data and analysis on ESG Be a strong subject matter expert Keep abreast of trends and developments in the assigned sub sector across geographies Build and maintain strong relationships with FIL analysts and within the team Make regular presentations to the team on relevant topics/areas of expertise Experience and Qualifications Required 3 to 6 years work experience in Investment Research Good understanding of capital markets with excellent financial skills. A solid understanding of financial statements, ratios and valuation concepts. Prior experience with Asia/Europe/US/Global markets is preferred Analytical / Problem solving skills, with a logical thought process - to sort, analyse and creatively interpret large amounts of qualitative and quantitative data. High level of attention to detail and accuracy; Diligence and hard work Database skills - Bloomberg, MSCI and Cognitive Credit. Excellent relationship management and strong communication and presentation skills