Pricing and Valuation Analyst

• 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:

Senior Associate 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.

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.