Ajay Bathija
Credit Analyst || Lead Analyst - Financial Sector Ratings at ICRA | Ex-DBRS Morningstar
- Role
- Credit Rating Analyst at Icra
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ajay Bathija
A CFA Charterholder on the academic front; I have over five years of professional experience in credit ratings, structured finance, fundamental analysis, and portfolio management services.Currently working as a Credit Analyst at ICRA (Financial Sector/BFSI), I specialise in rating NBFCs and Mutual Funds, which involves a comprehensive process from client communication and management meetings to preparing financial spreadsheets and forecasts. My responsibilities also include conducting in-depth financial analysis, evaluating creditworthiness, preparing detailed credit reports, and engaging in regular discussions with senior management to understand business models and financial strategies, followed by the Issuance of Press Releases.Previously, as an Analyst at DBRS Morningstar, I supported lead analysts in conducting financial and credit analysis for middle-market corporations across various sectors. Besides, I also developed and refined financial models to simulate financial performance, analyse asset pools, and estimate credit risks. I also collaborated with onshore and offshore teams on several significant deal-related events, monitoring crucial documents, news, announcements, and other material events impacting corporate credits.Apart from being a CFA Charterholder, I hold a bachelor\'s degree in financial markets from Mumbai University.
Experience
Credit Rating Analyst
Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Education
H.R. College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelor's degree
2017 — 2020
CFA Institute, US
CFA Level III passed
National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
NISM-Series-XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Certificate Examination
2025 — 2025
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