Fundamental Credit Research- Analyst

Join us as a "Fundamental Credit Research- Analyst" at Barclays, where the team is responsible for analyzing the credit strength of investment grade, high yield, securitized corporate bond issuers. Based on this analysis, the team writes independent, trade ideas focused and thematic research which is distributed to external clients as well as internal business partners. Strong communication skills are required given the high level of interaction with a wide variety of clients (asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds), internal sales and trading, corporates, as well as investment banking (in situations where Barclays is acting as an underwriter). ­­­­­­­­­ We expect the pool team to handle a mix of repetitive and adhoc work across sectors. The role involves supporting research analysts to gather, track and analyze relevant data, update models/analysis, present findings to internal clients, etc so that we can provide advice to clients to make the best investment decisions.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience as a Fundamental Credit Research- Analyst, as well as job-specific skillsets.

To be successful as a Fundamental Credit Research- Analyst, you should have experience to:

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

#1- Assisting Research teams with regular and adhoc tasks so that we can write differentiated content to help clients make investment decision.

#2- Compiling historical data in respect of stocks and companies from publicly available sources in a timely and accurate manner.

#3- Updating and maintaining databases to track relevant financial, economic or other indicators which may be relevant to the sector and/or region under coverage.

#4- Monitoring relevant market news and summarizing as well as assessing impact on sector or coverage universe.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

#1- Assisting with the preparation and development of research reports, industry primers and marketing presentations or any other tasks as asked by the team.

#2- Evaluate financial documentation including annual/quarterly reports, current events and debt covenant packages, with the aim of providing fundamentally sound recommendations on outstanding bonds and loans.

#3- Strong understanding of financial terms, valuations, balance sheet, fixed income basics etc.

#4- Proficient in building/updating financial models, MS Excel and MS Office applications with prior experience in Research or in corporate finance.

This role will be based out of Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai.

Purpose of the role

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients. 

Accountabilities

• Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
• Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
• Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
• Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
• Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

Analyst Expectations

• To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.
• Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team
• They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.
• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
• Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.