THE ROLE
You will join a team that directly caters to the front offices of global asset managers. As a Senior Manager in Linedata’s Research team, you will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Senior Research Professionals. You will be responsible for providing fundamental research support to buy- side clients. The role spans across various aspects of investment research – initiating/maintaining analysis on the coverage universe, understanding macroeconomic and sectoral trends, tracking
corporate events, reviewing the work of co-members, training and mentoring junior analysts, etc. You are also expected to proactively engage with different stakeholders to ensure informed and timely investment decision making by clients. You are required to take complete ownership of the deliverables and demonstrate utmost integrity and commitment. As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple clients and help craft client solutions.
Responsibilities
Provide credit research support to global asset managers investing in US and European loans and bonds
Initiate/maintain multiple deliverables, such as financial models, screeners, research notes for the companies/industries under coverage
Conduct detailed capital structure and covenant analysis
Prepare earnings summaries, credit outlook, and writeups on investment pros and cons for companies under coverage
Effectively communicate ideas and research findings to clients
Manage multiple clients and stakeholders and execute multiple assignments with tight deadlines
Train junior analysts and review their work
Ensure adherence to high quality standards and industry best practices
Lead a team of analysts to conduct in-depth credit research and help scale the research practice
Skills Required
Sound experience in credit research (10-12 years)
Exposure to US/European capital markets
Deep understanding of capital/corporate structure and various debt documents such as credit agreements and bond indentures
Experience in writing reports
Strong excel modelling and analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to independently execute assignments under tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player with professional demeanour
Advantageous Skills
Knowledge of third-party databases such as Bloomberg, CapIQ, Thomson Reuters, etc.
Academic Requirements
MBA or equivalent qualification in finance, and/or CFA