Analyst-Industry Research
IDFC FIRST Bank · Mumbai
- Experience4–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelmid
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About IDFC FIRST Bank
IDFC FIRST Bank is hiring in Mumbai in financial services. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.
The role
A mid-level Industry Risk Analyst role at a banking and financial services company, using 4-10 years of relevant experience to perform sector assessments for the bank’s portfolio. You analyze demand-supply dynamics, cost structures, competitiveness, and regulatory frameworks, develop industry-specific financial and operational metrics for credit evaluation, and publish reports on sector trends, auto sales data, and commodity prices. Required skills include research and analytical skills, understanding of macroeconomic and sectoral trends, preparing regulatory submissions, board-level presentations, and strong communication and presentation, with data visualization and reporting tools. The role is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (work mode not specified).
Full job description
Job Requirements
Job Purpose
Industry Risk Analyst, with 4-10 years of relevant experience covering various industries/ sectors such as EPCs, Infrastructure (Roads, Ports and Airports/ Airlines), Metal & Metal Products, Automobiles & Ancillaries, Edible Oils, Energy (incl. Renewable Energy), Telecom, Textile, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Institutions (NBFCs, Capital Markets).
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.
What We Are Looking For
Education
Graduation: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Finance, Business, Statistics)Post-graduation: MBA, CA
Experience
Minimum 4yrs relevant experience.
Skills and Attributes
Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex industry dataStrong understanding of macroeconomic and sectoral trendsExperience in preparing regulatory submissions and board-level presentationsEffective communication and presentation skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across teamsProficiency in data visualization and reporting tools
Key Success Metrics
Timely publication and presentation of high-quality reports, including:Industry-related trackers (e.g., corporate performance, share pledges, auto sales)Policy and board presentations (e.g., stressed sectors, correlated sectors)RBI submissions and economic/industry surveys