Senior Industry Research Analyst

Job Requirements About the Role The Senior Industry Research Analyst will support the Wholesale Banking Risk function by delivering deep, sector-agnostic insights across high-exposure industries in the bank’s portfolio. This role involves conducting in-depth research, identifying early warning indicators, and publishing high-quality reports that inform strategic decisions. The analyst will also contribute to regulatory submissions and policy presentations, while staying abreast of market trends and competitor benchmarks. The position is based in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities · Develop in-house expertise through incisive analysis of high-exposure industries and sectors in the bank’s portfolio. · Conduct sector-agnostic assessments covering demand-supply dynamics, cost structures, competitiveness, and regulatory frameworks. · Identify sectors under stress or recovery using early warning indicators, industry benchmarks, and peer reviews. · Provide medium-term outlooks on key parameters for high-exposure sectors. · Perform portfolio analysis to evaluate financial performance trends of companies within specific industries. · Develop industry-specific financial and operational metrics to support credit evaluation. · Present research findings and reports to senior management and other stakeholders. · Publish reports covering sector trends, auto sales data, commodity prices, industry health, and more. · Take ownership of regulatory submissions, including reports on stressed and correlated sectors. · Optionally participate in credit risk assessments for Financial Institution clients. Secondary Responsibilities · Stay updated with market intelligence through peer networking and industry publications. · Recommend improvements to processes and policies to enhance operational efficiency and service quality. · Collaborate with internal stakeholders to leverage synergies across the Wholesale Banking business.