CRISIL Limited, an analytical company, provides ratings, research, and risk and policy consulting services in India, Europe, North America, and internationally.
It operates through two segment, Rating Services; and Research, Analytics and Solutions. The company offers credit ratings for corporates, banks, and bank loans; credit analysis services; grading services; and analytical services.
It also provides research and risk solutions, industry reports, customized research assignments, subscription to data services, training, and advisory services; and a range of risk management tools, analytics, and solutions for financial institutions, banks, and corporates.
The company was formerly known as The Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited and changed its name to CRISIL Limited in December 2003.
CRISIL Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
Office location: Boston
Role Summary:
Pricing and valuation Analyst for Liquid and Structured Credit Valuations, overseeing daily valuation processes, ensuring pricing accuracy across complex securities, and maintaining strong controls over valuation reporting. This individual will act as a key liaison between trading, finance, investor relations, and custodians, while driving process improvements
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily and nightly pricing processes across all liquid portfolios, ensuring all facilities are marked accurately and on time.
- Review and resolve pricing exceptions in partnership with the trading desk, coordinating with the Corporate Actions team on restructured securities.
- Serve as the primary contact for custodian pricing inquiries and manage ongoing valuation-related requests from Investor Relations.
- Produce and deliver regular price override, vendor source comparison, and back-testing reports, incorporating trading desk feedback.
- Maintain valuations for the European non-performing loan portfolio and oversee month-end audit processes in Geneva.
- Prepare Valuation Committee materials and support monthly SOC control processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Maintain and enhance mark calculation models for Liquid deals on a quarterly basis.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen efficiency, controls, and transparency across the valuation function.
- Support internal and external audits and contribute to valuation policy development in line with regulatory standards.
- Act as a key liaison between Trading, Finance, Investor Relations, and external partners including custodians and auditors.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of fixed income markets and structured credit products, including CLOs, ABS, CMBS, and other asset-backed securities.
- Familiarity with pricing methodologies for liquid credit instruments, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and distressed securities.
- Experience with valuation systems and controls, including working with vendor pricing sources and internal override processes.
- Proficiency with Geneva, Power BI, and/or Bloomberg a plus, but not required.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work under tight deadlines with superior organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex valuation concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience with SOC controls, audit processes, and internal control frameworks a plus.
- Relevant experience of 2 to 4 years.
Why join us:
- Secure Employment Contract: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a solid permanent contract.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Model: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work from the office just twice a week and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time.
- Employee Referral Program: Help us grow our team and get rewarded through our Employee Referral Program.
- Education Reimbursement Policy: Invest in your future with our education reimbursement policy, supporting your continuous learning and professional development.
- Career Development Opportunities: Explore numerous internal and external opportunities to advance your career within the Finance Domain. We are committed to your growth and success.
