Lead Analyst

About the job

Lead Analyst – Credit Analysis of Financial Institutions -Global Banking Domain -7 Years -Pune/Mumbai/Gurugram/Chennai Location –Mumbai | Pune | Chennai | Gurgaon This role offers an opportunity to work in a global counterparty credit risk environment, supporting credit risk management teams of international banks. The position focuses on in-depth credit analysis of financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, asset managers, broker-dealers, and funds. The role is ideal for professionals who enjoy independent analysis, structured report writing, and stakeholder interaction in a fast-paced setup. Your Future Employer –A leading global research and risk analytics platform supporting international financial institutions with counterparty credit risk assessment, financial research, and risk intelligence. Responsibilities – • Perform counterparty credit risk assessment for global financial institutions including banks, insurers, asset managers, broker-dealers, and funds • Prepare detailed credit risk assessment reports covering operating environment, business profile, financial strength, management strategy, market-implied indicators, and external support • Develop, update, and maintain financial models, spreads, and risk metrics using market databases and public filings • Assign internal credit ratings using proprietary credit frameworks and apply informed judgment where required • Track market events, macro developments, and regulatory changes and assess their impact on the coverage portfolio • Confidently defend credit views and recommendations before senior stakeholders and clients • Support project managers on ad-hoc credit risk and research assignments • Contribute to industry research, country analysis, database maintenance, and news flow preparation • Mentor and train junior team members on credit risk concepts and analytical frameworks Requirements – • 7+ years of hands-on experience in counterparty credit risk assessment or credit research • Mandatory experience in fundamental analysis of financial institutions (banks, insurance companies, asset managers, broker-dealers, funds) • Strong understanding of core finance, accounting, and financial statement analysis • Excellent credit report writing and communication skills • Ability to independently assess counterparties without reliance on third-party research • Understanding of global banking regulations and risk frameworks (preferred) • Ability to articulate and defend analytical views with senior stakeholders • Strong interpersonal skills, team orientation, and willingness to work extended hours during tight deadlines Education Qualification – • CA / MBA (Finance) / CFA / FRM / PGDBM What is in it for you – • Exposure to global financial institutions and international banking clients • Opportunity to work on high-impact counterparty credit risk decisions • Multi-location flexibility across major financial hubs • Strong learning environment with visibility to senior stakeholders Reach us –If this role aligns with your career goals, share your updated CV for a confidential discussion at parul.arora@crescendogroup.in Disclaimer –This opportunity is merit-based and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, religion, or background. Note –Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted. Please consider your profile not shortlisted if you do not hear back within one week.

Requirements

• Counterparty Credit Risk
• Credit Analysis
• Financial Institutions Research
• Banks Analysis
• Insurance Companies Analysis
• Asset Managers
• Broker-Dealers
• Funds Analysis
• Credit Risk Assessment
• Fundamental Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Credit Rating Frameworks
• Risk Reports
• Market Risk Indicators
• Banking Regulations
• Basel Framework
• Industry Research
• Country Research
• Financial Modelling
• Credit Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Global Banking
• Risk Analytics

Qualifications

• CA
• MBA (Finance)
• CFA
• FRM
• PGDBM

Preferred Technologies

• Counterparty Credit Risk
• Credit Analysis
• Financial Institutions Research
• Banks Analysis
• Insurance Companies Analysis
• Asset Managers
• Broker-Dealers
• Funds Analysis
• Credit Risk Assessment
• Fundamental Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Credit Rating Frameworks
• Risk Reports
• Market Risk Indicators
• Banking Regulations
• Basel Framework
• Industry Research
• Country Research
• Financial Modelling
• Credit Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Global Banking
• Risk Analytics

About the company

A leading global research and risk analytics platform supporting international financial institutions with counterparty credit risk assessment, financial research, and risk intelligence.