Credit Research (US), Investments, Associate at BlackRock

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Fixed Income, InvestmentsIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and written and verbal communication skills
  • Capable of undertaking surveillance credit coverage/primary credit coverage of a defined list of issuers
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the team in New York
  • Generalist background encouraged; experience in US Financial Institutions and Industrials sectors desirable
  • Good exposure to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessment highly regarded
  • Motivated team player and flexible in approach with ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - presents ideas in a clear, concise, and constructive manner
  • Strong Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills
  • MBA or equivalent qualification in Finance with superior academic record; CFA will be an added advantage
  • Experience in writing credit reports
  • Excellent credit skills demonstrated through prior relevant experience (4+ years) working as a research analyst
  • Familiarity with financial databases like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, etc

Responsibilities

  • Fundamental credit research on a defined list of Issuers, including informed views on absolute credit risk along with risks and mitigants
  • Writing Credit reports and highlighting key investment criteria to make informed decisions
  • Preparing and maintaining financial models with projections along with comparative company analysis
  • Preparing earnings summaries to highlight key insights and trends
  • Participating in conference calls, industry conferences, and discussions with management/rating agencies, including preparing questions for management, dialing into road shows, and updating views on new issuances
  • Ongoing monitoring of coverage names for restructuring, event risk, capital structure, dominant/controlling shareholders, disruption
  • Working on ad hoc projects based on topical issues/trends/reforms impacting industries
  • Assisting in tactical execution of trade ideas and portfolio management
  • Preparing databases and sections of thematic reports and presentations

Skills

Financial Modeling
Credit Research
ESG Assessment
Financial Projections
Comparative Company Analysis
Earnings Summaries
Portfolio Management
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Analytical Skills

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1988Year Founded
$78,647.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.
Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.
Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.
The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.
BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.
The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.
Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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