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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 4-6 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.)