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KBRA is a global full-service rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity by providing users of our ratings with transparent, responsive, and timely analysis. Established in 2010 as a challenger brand, KBRA remains dedicated to the restoration of trust in credit ratings.
We accomplish this through the creation of new standards for assessing risk and by offering transparent ratings. KBRA offers market participants with an alternative solution by delivering in-depth research as well as the tools needed to make informed decisions. Since the company was founded, we have published over 50,000 ratings. KBRA has over 500 employees located across the United States (in New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland) and in Dublin, Ireland and London, England.
Summary
KBRA – Kroll Bond Ratings is seeking experienced Associate Director level candidates to join its growing Structured Credit / Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) team.
The position is based out of KBRA’s New York office.
Job Requirements
- Perform transaction analysis including portfolio default analysis, collateral manager evaluations, cash-flow analysis of transaction structures, and review of legal structures and documentation.
- Lead transactions with minimal direction.
- Preparing credit memoranda and present transactions to rating committees.
- Serve as lead analyst and primary contact to clients, bankers, and investors on transactions.
- Assist in the development and publication of individual transactions reports, credit research and special topic and market commentaries.
- Work with the surveillance team in monitoring and updating ratings on existing transactions.
- Mentor and train junior level personnel.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Qualifications
- 4-7 years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis on Structured Credit / CLOs in rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar organizations.
- Strong oral and written communications skills are essential.
- Advanced Excel and Intex skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
Salary Range
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $145,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- A hybrid work schedule and flex hours
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Cell phone reimbursement
More Information
KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.