Key Responsibilities

Prepare comprehensive country profiles that assess political, economic, and banking sectors, along with conducting thorough financial and credit analysis of major financial institutions
Draft detailed credit proposals to assess the creditworthiness of financial institutions / companies, recommending appropriate exposure limits and strategies
Think critically and analytically to identify key insights from data, market conditions, and trends, and weave these insights into well-structured, cohesive reports
Ensure that all reports are well-written, clear, and provide a compelling narrative for the client
Stay updated on market trends, political developments, and economic shifts in the regions relevant to your work
Meet project timelines and quality of deliverables in a manner to ensure high client satisfaction
Conducting quality control check of the outgoing reports
Engage client independently on calls and e-mails
Demonstrate strength and experience in client / requester relationship building and management, information / knowledge needs assessment
Should be able to work independently with minimal guidance and need to be equally good in multi-tasking

Key Competencies

3-6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, credit risk analysis, or financial institutions research
Strong understanding of the banking sector, credit analysis, and financial performance metrics
Ability to assess financial institutions, analyze business models, and evaluate financial performance using key ratios
Strong report writing skills with a demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, and insightful documents
Excellent quantitative / analytical skills with the ability to think critically and read between the lines to derive insights
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
Proficiency in financial modelling, valuation methodologies, pitchbooks and other investment banking products would be an added advantage
Well versed with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Power Point
Excellent working knowledge of databases such as Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Thomson, FactSet, etc.
Previous client handling exposure is a must
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to work in high-pressure situations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to make quick and informed decisions
A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Post-Graduation in Finance or equiv. qualification (CFA, MBA (finance), CA or equiv.)

Senior Associate-Country risk