Associate Director, Ratings Advisory

About the role

The Associate Director, Ratings Advisory provides analytical and execution support for ratings advisory mandates across corporate, institutional, financial institution and sovereign clients. The role prepares financial analysis, rating agency materials, peer benchmarking and credit narratives to support client discussions and rating agency engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Support ratings advisory mandates by preparing analysis, presentation materials and supporting documentation under senior guidance.
• Review client financial statements, capital structures, cash flows and business profiles.
• Prepare peer benchmarking, market research and rating methodology summaries to support credit discussions.
• Contribute to rating case presentations, information packs and client discussion materials.
• Coordinate rating agency interactions, meeting logistics, information requests and follow‑up actions.
• Perform base‑case and downside scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and rating impact assessment.
• Collaborate with DCM, Corporate Finance, Coverage and Risk teams to gather inputs and align deliverables.
• Maintain accurate mandate files, engagement records, data sources and advisory documentation.
• Support internal reporting on ratings trends, market updates and client opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, accounting or a related discipline.
• 2‑5 years of experience in credit analysis, ratings, debt capital markets, corporate finance or related financial services.
• Understanding of regional markets and rating agency methodologies across corporate, financial institution and sovereign sectors.
• Ability to work under senior guidance, meet deadlines and produce accurate outputs.
• High integrity, collaborative mindset and commitment to governance, confidentiality and risk management.

Required skills

• Financial modelling
• Credit analysis
• Scenario analysis
• Capital markets instruments (bonds, sukuk, hybrid capital, structured financing)