Credit Research - Pune / Bangalore / Gurgaon

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide. The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder. For more information, visit Basic Information Position Title: Credit Research Experience Level: 2 + years Department: Investment Research Location: Bangalore / Pune / Gurgaon Job Description:

1. Building and updating detailed credit models including KPI based projections, debt capital structure analysis, covenant analysis, distressed debt analysis and recovery analysis, one pager updates, real time earnings support for 40-50 companies under Corporates under various asset class
2. Responsible for client interaction and managing client expectations
3. Experience in writing analytical reports and earnings conference call summaries
4. Work experience in working on Developed market HY debt is desirable
5. Prepare and implement checklist, dashboard, quality control tools
6. Provides input and ideas for improvement in TAT and efficiency

1. MBA (Finance) with experience in building FIC models, writing initiations and real time earnings summaries. CFA and FRM is an added advantage
2. Excellent analytical skills, good writing & communication skills
3. Demonstrates a very high degree of Initiative, self-leadership, and entrepreneurship
4. Job requires extremely high level of attention to detail, meticulousness and accountability
5. Strong quantitative, analytical and interpretive skills