Sonal Bajpai
Sr. Associate (Credit Risk) at Nomura | Ex-CRISIL | CA | CFA L3 Candidate
- Role
- Senior Associate at Nomura
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sonal Bajpai
Seasoned Corporate Credit Analyst with over 8 years of experience across leveraged finance, private credit and high-yield corporate deals, within a second line of defence (2LOD) risk management framework - focusing on Asia ex-Japan region. Proven expertise in conducting end-to-end credit due diligence, including detailed financial statement analysis, covenant assessment, and stress testing for complex and leveraged transactions. Experienced in evaluating credit quality to arrive at a credit rating, while considering any risk mitigants. Track record of providing independent risk opinions, liasing with front-office and supporting credit committees with well-articulated recommendations and credit memos. Adept at portfolio monitoring and ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite and governance standards. Also worked on OTC derivatives (mainly FX and IRS swaps) along with related legal doc negotiations from credit perspective. Currently pursuing CFA level 3
Experience
Senior Associate
Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Responsible for independently reviewing a portfolio of corporate clients by undertaking in-depth credit research and analysis, which includes assessment of the business, management and financial profiles. Preparing high-quality credit memos as a part of the annual review of the assigned portfolio. Assigning internal ratings across diversified sectors along with legal document negotiation, limit management & allocation for the portfolio. Cross-sector experience of working on FI annual reviews and limit management. Extensively worked on global corporate ESG sector heatmap. Mentoring junior team members.
Education
Holy Cross Convent School
Elementary School
2000 — 2010
Mulund College of Commerce
Junior College
2011 — 2012
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chartered Accountancy
2013 — 2017
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
2013 — 2016
Skills
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Corporate Law
- Management
- Indian Taxation
- Auditing
- Economics
- Finance
- Statutory Audit
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