Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst - Asset Backed Securities (Sector Research)

You will be joining our Asset-Backed Securities team within the Financial Research group based in Bengaluru/NCR/Hyderabad. Your role will involve performing research by analyzing the macro environment and themes impacting consumer health and performance. This includes leveraging various online and firm resources, identifying insights, and performing deep dives by connecting research with ABS trust level data using internal and industry tools as required. You will contribute to all formal reports and processes that enable efficient and transparent oversight of the securitized portfolio. Additionally, you will develop knowledge of vendor resources/tools and conduct third-party research to aid the analysis and evaluation of securitized products. You will be expected to work independently on market/sector research projects with the global team, iterate frequently with the team on various research deliverables, and aid the firms data analysis efforts by collaborating closely with the ABS trading desk.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Perform research by analyzing macro environment and themes impacting consumer health and performance
• Identify insights and perform deep dives by connecting research with ABS trust level data
• Contribute to formal reports and processes for oversight of the securitized portfolio
• Develop knowledge of vendor resources/tools and conduct third-party research
• Work independently on market/sector research projects and collaborate with the global team on research deliverables
• Aid the firms data analysis efforts by working closely with the ABS trading desk
• *Qualifications Required:**
• Masters in finance and/or CFA
• Two to five years of relevant experience in industry/sector research
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data
• Working knowledge of structured finance asset classes (ABS, CMBS, CLO, CRE, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of leading a project independently with limited direction and guidance

At the D. E. Shaw group, diversity and inclusion are core to our values. We offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program, a charitable gift match, and staff-led affinity groups to support our employees in work and life. We encourage candidates with relevant experience who are looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Please note that the D. E. Shaw group does not discriminate in employment matters and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of personal information provided by candidates. You will be joining our Asset-Backed Securities team within the Financial Research group based in Bengaluru/NCR/Hyderabad. Your role will involve performing research by analyzing the macro environment and themes impacting consumer health and performance. This includes leveraging various online and firm resources, identifying insights, and performing deep dives by connecting research with ABS trust level data using internal and industry tools as required. You will contribute to all formal reports and processes that enable efficient and transparent oversight of the securitized portfolio. Additionally, you will develop knowledge of vendor resources/tools and conduct third-party research to aid the analysis and evaluation of securitized products. You will be expected to work independently on market/sector research projects with the global team, iterate frequently with the team on various research deliverables, and aid the firms data analysis efforts by collaborating closely with the ABS trading desk.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Perform research by analyzing macro environment and themes impacting consumer health and performance
• Identify insights and perform deep dives by connecting research with ABS trust level data
• Contribute to formal reports and processes for oversight of the securitized portfolio
• Develop knowledge of vendor resources/tools and conduct third-party research
• Work independently on market/sector research projects and collaborate with the global team on research deliverables
• Aid the firms data analysis efforts by working closely with the ABS trading desk
• *Qualifications Required:**
• Masters in finance and/or CFA
• Two to five years of relevant experience in industry/sector research
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data
• Working knowledge of structured finance asset classes (ABS, CMBS, CLO, CRE, etc.)
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis in Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of leading a project independently with limited direction and guidance

At the D. E. Shaw group, diversity and inclusion are core to our values. We offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program, a charitab