Credit Analyst - Arbitrage Desk

Credit Analyst – Investment Research & Analytics

Client : A Quant-Forward Discretionary Investment Management Firm

Location - Bengaluru

Desired Years of Experience - 2- 5 Years

Education - MBA / CA / CPA / CFA

About the Firm

Our client is a leading

quant-forward discretionary investment management firm , combining rigorous fundamental research with advanced analytics and systematic tools to generate differentiated insights across global markets. With a strong culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, the firm invests across multiple asset classes, leveraging technology to enhance decision-making and portfolio performance.

The Role

The firm is seeking a highly motivated

Credit Analyst

to join its Investment Research & Analytics team. This role provides exposure to both public and private credit markets and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to investment strategies across

high yield, leveraged loans, investment grade, structured credit, and distressed debt . The Credit Analyst will work closely with senior researchers, applying a blend of

fundamental analysis and data-driven techniques

to support investment recommendations and portfolio monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct deep

fundamental credit analysis

of issuers across industries, including capital structure, covenant, and cash flow assessments.

Build and maintain

dynamic financial models

covering three-statement forecasting, scenario analysis, and recovery modeling.

Prepare clear and concise

investment memos, relative value assessments, and recommendations

to support portfolio decisions.

Monitor existing portfolio positions and update models based on earnings, event-driven developments, and market shifts.

Identify early warning signals and risk factors at the company, sector, and macro levels.

Contribute to

thematic and sectoral research reports

on emerging trends, market dislocations, and special situations.

Collaborate with investment teams to integrate

advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled insights

into research workflows.

Candidate Profile

2–5 years

of experience in credit research, investment banking, or asset management.

• Strong academic background;

CFA, CPA, or MBA in Finance

preferred.

Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and covenant analysis.

Familiarity with

high yield, distressed, and investment grade markets .

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex analysis into actionable insights.

Self-driven, intellectually curious, and comfortable operating in a

fast-paced, collaborative, and technology-driven

environment.

What the Firm Offers

Exposure to a

diverse set of credit strategies

across both private and public markets.

Opportunity to influence

investment decisions at scale , working directly with senior professionals.

quant-forward culture

that combines rigorous fundamental research with systematic tools, automation, and data science.

Professional growth through mentorship and access to senior leadership in the investment function.