Fixed Income Credit Analyst

About the job Alpha Alternatives is a multi-asset class alternatives asset management platform based out of India and Singapore, with over 12000 crores of assets under management, and deep focus on alpha generation. We are passionate about finding alternative investment opportunities that can deliver superior risk-return characteristics. We operate across various alternative spaces like Equities, Commodities, Absolute Returns, Structured Credit, Fixed Income, Quant, and Infrastructure. Our products span across various investment structures such as NBFC (ND-SI), AIF (Cat II & III), PMS, RIA and Gift City. Our team consists of 170+ people who are vastly experienced across domestic and global hedge funds and financial institutions and have strong academic credentials at top universities. We are strongly performance driven and look for people who share a similar DNA. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Institutional Sales Manager to join our dynamic team focused on promoting our debt investment solutions to institutional clients in India. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial services, particularly in selling debt products, and should be able to add new clients in our bucket within the desired geography. Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Credit Research & Analysis

• Perform fundamental analysis on Indian issuers, including corporations, financial institutions, and government entities.
• Analyze financial statements, debt structures, and credit ratios to assess credit risk.
• Evaluate sectoral trends and economic factors impacting the creditworthiness of issuers.

2.Market & Macro Monitoring

• Monitor the Indian macroeconomic environment, interest rate changes, and relevant regulatory developments that may affect fixed income markets.
• Stay updated on credit events, bond market trends, and issuer-specific news.

3 Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed credit research reports, including risk assessments and investment recommendations for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of investment memos for portfolio managers and senior analysts.

4. Portfolio Support

• Provide analytical support to portfolio managers in assessing credit risks across fixed income portfolios.
• Assist in identifying investment opportunities and evaluating potential bond purchases or sales.

5. Credit Rating Monitoring

• Track the credit ratings of key issuers in the fixed income portfolio.
• Alert the team to any changes in credit ratings or material events affecting issuer risk.

6 . Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Adhere to regulatory guidelines and internal risk procedures in credit evaluation.
• Identify and assess credit-related risks across sectors and issuers.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with credit rating agencies, banks, and market participants for credit information.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders to share credit insights.

Why Join Us? Join Alpha Alternatives and gain hands-on experience in fixed income market within a dynamic asset management environment. We provide training, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a collaborative team setting. Qualifications & Background:

• Education : CA or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certifications : CFA, FRM, or similar qualifications (completed or in progress) are highly desirable.
• Experience : 3-5 years of relevant experience in credit analysis, financial research, or fixed income markets.

Technical Skills :

• Strong proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Bloomberg is a plus.
• Solid understanding of credit risk analysis, financial ratios, bond valuation, and fixed income securities (corporate and government bonds).
• Market Knowledge : Good grasp of the Indian fixed income market, credit ratings, and macroeconomic indicators.
• Soft Skills :
• Detail-oriented with excellent research and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate insights effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet deadlines.
• Behavioral Traits : Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Compensation: Salary will be discussed individually with selected candidates. In the long run, if you do well, you can expect to create disproportionately higher value for yourself. Location: Dadar, Mumbai.