Job Description
The job involves conducting industry and financial research to support clients and contributing to internal knowledge building efforts. Typical projects will involve gathering, analyzing, synthesizing and presenting data using structured methodologies and frameworks. Projects may take couple of days to several weeks for completion.
Key responsibilities involve:
• Build or assist in building and maintaining models to estimate granular, product level key performance metrics for Investment banks’ Financing products (e.g., Revenue, cost, Risk weighted assets) and create market size estimates for Investment and transaction banking financing and Private Credit products
• Organize, analyze, synthesize and summarise data and information using appropriate analytical methodologies and frameworks. Conduct quantitative analysis (statistical analysis, financial data analysis etc.) as necessary
• Model relationships between macroeconomic indicators and IB / Non IB performance metrics to arrive at forecasts/ estimates for the above KPIs
• Update and restructure models based on qualitative and quantitative information from Coalition contacts in the IB / Non IB industry
• Build and update sector databases in Excel and/or customized applications
• Explain, defend and customize Coalition analysis to support key client initiatives in IB strategy, sales franchise decision, investor communication and for senior management consumption
• Craft effective search strategies and gather relevant information leveraging a broad set of resources (e.g. on-line databases, internet, external researchers etc.). Utilize both secondary and primary research sources and techniques
• Assist clients and/or other research delivery team members in articulating and refining research requests and projects, while working on multiple projects
• Client interactions with mid-level clients through in-person meetings as well as regular interaction over emails
• Communicate research results through the creation of structured end-products (spreadsheets, reports, presentations etc.)
• Complete ad hoc research requests, knowledge building and business development projects as necessary
• Conduct regular workflow meetings with the in – house and onsite Account managers in London, New York and Singapore
• Manage and/ or work with an expanded team of analysts while working on multiple projects
• Ensure that the project is delivered on time and any delays are communicated on time
• Leading process improvement, skill development, technology/tool development initiatives
• Supervise the flow of day-to-day operations
• Mentor and train new research analysts
• Accomplishes team result by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Foster a cohesive, creative and comfortable working environment, mediating any personal issue within the team
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of team members providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Create performance benchmarks, i.e., quality and quantity benchmarks for Junior Associate, Senior and Junior Analysts in consultation with the Director
Required Experience And Skills
The successful candidate will have to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes likely to have been gained over five years of relevant experience:
• MBA or post graduate degree in business management, statistics, economics or similar analytical fields.
• Professional certifications like CFA, FRM, CAIA etc. would be an added advantage
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in managing a team size of 15+
• Strong quantitative skills, an analytical mind and an ability to work with significant amounts of data, both numerical and qualitative
• Ability to take decisions while working with unstructured and limited information
• Prior experience in financial research / analytics
• Sound knowledge of global capital markets products preferred
• A strong degree of independence and self-motivation
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• Excellent working skills with MS office tools, especially good at advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of professional information services like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters etc preferred
• Knowledge of financial products related to investment banks
• People and Time Management skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Key responsibilities involve:
• Build or assist in building and maintaining models to estimate granular, product level key performance metrics for Investment banks’ Financing products (e.g., Revenue, cost, Risk weighted assets) and create market size estimates for Investment and transaction banking financing and Private Credit products
• Organize, analyze, synthesize and summarise data and information using appropriate analytical methodologies and frameworks. Conduct quantitative analysis (statistical analysis, financial data analysis etc.) as necessary
• Model relationships between macroeconomic indicators and IB / Non IB performance metrics to arrive at forecasts/ estimates for the above KPIs
• Update and restructure models based on qualitative and quantitative information from Coalition contacts in the IB / Non IB industry
• Build and update sector databases in Excel and/or customized applications
• Explain, defend and customize Coalition analysis to support key client initiatives in IB strategy, sales franchise decision, investor communication and for senior management consumption
• Craft effective search strategies and gather relevant information leveraging a broad set of resources (e.g. on-line databases, internet, external researchers etc.). Utilize both secondary and primary research sources and techniques
• Assist clients and/or other research delivery team members in articulating and refining research requests and projects, while working on multiple projects
• Client interactions with mid-level clients through in-person meetings as well as regular interaction over emails
• Communicate research results through the creation of structured end-products (spreadsheets, reports, presentations etc.)
• Complete ad hoc research requests, knowledge building and business development projects as necessary
• Conduct regular workflow meetings with the in – house and onsite Account managers in London, New York and Singapore
• Manage and/ or work with an expanded team of analysts while working on multiple projects
• Ensure that the project is delivered on time and any delays are communicated on time
• Leading process improvement, skill development, technology/tool development initiatives
• Supervise the flow of day-to-day operations
• Mentor and train new research analysts
• Accomplishes team result by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Foster a cohesive, creative and comfortable working environment, mediating any personal issue within the team
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of team members providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Create performance benchmarks, i.e., quality and quantity benchmarks for Junior Associate, Senior and Junior Analysts in consultation with the Director
Required Experience And Skills
The successful candidate will have to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes likely to have been gained over five years of relevant experience:
• MBA or post graduate degree in business management, statistics, economics or similar analytical fields.
• Professional certifications like CFA, FRM, CAIA etc. would be an added advantage
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in managing a team size of 15+
• Strong quantitative skills, an analytical mind and an ability to work with significant amounts of data, both numerical and qualitative
• Ability to take decisions while working with unstructured and limited information
• Prior experience in financial research / analytics
• Sound knowledge of global capital markets products preferred
• A strong degree of independence and self-motivation
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential
• Excellent working skills with MS office tools, especially good at advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of professional information services like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters etc preferred
• Knowledge of financial products related to investment banks
• People and Time Management skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The VP Financing Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
