About Us

Jiraaf is a SEBI registered online bond platform that provides fixed income investment opportunities including Government Securities, Corporate Bonds and Structured Debt Investments.

Role Overview

As a Debt Market Research Analyst, you will conduct comprehensive analysis of debt securities, issuers, domestic and global market trends, regulatory landscape to publish reports with valuable insights and recommendations to our clients, including retail and institutional investors.

This role requires a deep understanding of fixed income markets, regulations, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into 'simple to understand' insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental analysis of borrowers and debt instruments
• Evaluate credit risk by examining financial metrics alongside qualitative factors.
• Conduct analysis on pricing of debt instruments, interest rate environment, yield curve, credit spreads
• Analyze regulatory landscape and policy impacts
• Provide buy/sell recommendations based on thorough analysis
• Deliverables - Produce a wide range of high-quality research, including: Comprehensive issuer and security-specific reports
• Comprehensive issuer and security-specific reports
• Periodic market updates and commentary
• In-depth sector outlooks and thematic research pieces
• Macroeconomic analysis reports
• Special event-driven analyses (e.g., policy changes, market dislocations)
• Monitor covered issuers and securities, providing timely updates on material developments and adjusting recommendations as necessary
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine proprietary analytical methodologies, tools, and reporting formats.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Strong background in finance, economics, or related field
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• In-depth understanding of debt markets and fixed income securities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant work experience of 3-6 years in core areas of Research/Credit Assessment with a Rating Agency, or Debt Research arm of any Investment Bank, AMC, Brokerage Firm, or Investment Advisory Firm
• Professional qualifications (e.g., MBA from Tier I/II institutes, CA, CFA, FRM)
• NISM - Series XV: Research Analyst Certification (Preferred but not Mandatory)
• Knowledge of Indian debt markets and regulations
  
  

Join us in shaping the future of debt market research in India!

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