Ao Credit Research Analyst

**Company Description:** _As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner._ **_Group Description:_** _Sitting within the Fixed Income department, the Corporate Credit Research team is a global organization with team members in New York, Nashville, London, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Pune, Mumbai, and Hangzhou. Our research analysts and associates play key roles in identifying and analyzing market inefficiencies and opportunities and working closely with our portfolio managers to translate the most attractive opportunities into appropriate risk exposures in client portfolios. Analysts specialize by market segment (Investment Grade, High Yield, and Emerging Markets) and collaborate closely across teams to leverage their industry knowledge and specialized credit skills across all our fixed income strategies._ _Specific Responsibilities:_ _All aspects of research and diligence of companies, including financial modeling, and company, industry, ESG, and covenant analysis Remain current on industry news, trends, and controversies across assigned coverage. Provide relevant updates and presentations to the investment teams about new issue analysis and credit updates Develop an independent view of an issuer and its ratings, leveraging our proprietary ratings framework Provide analysis across performing and distressed credits within given sectors Develop and maintain a strong network of company sponsor, sell-side and buy-side contacts_ **_What makes this role unique or interesting (if applicable)?_** * _Develop fundamental credit research skills across various sectors_ * _Collaborate across the firm’s investment research teams, including credit and equity_ * _Regularly present to senior members of the investment team about sectors and issuers_ * _Develop an understanding about how we run client portfolios_ **_Qualifications, Experience, Education:_** _This position requires:_ * _Strong analytical and quantitative skills, demonstrated through academic and professional record_ * _Ability to think broadly about the prospects of a business and how those could impact future value_ * _Relentless drive with a passion for research_ * _Strong work ethic and attention to detail_ * _Excellent communications skills_ * _Ability to work well both independently and on teams_ * _Deep understanding of financial statement modeling_ **_Special Knowledge (if applicable):_** * _BS or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Economics_ **_Location:_**  _Pune, India_ Pune, India