About Us

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

Kroll Bond Rating Agency is seeking an experienced commercial asset-backed securities (ABS) credit analyst to specialize in sectors such as solar PPA and lease, PACE, equipment lease, small business loans, marine container and railcar leasing, whole business securitizations and other non-traditional assets.  The position will be based out of KBRA’s New York office.

Key Job Requirements

• Perform transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Facilitate the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Serve as lead analyst and primary contact to clients, structuring banks and investors on transactions.
• Lead the development and publication of rating criteria and methodologies, individual transactions reports, and special topic and market commentaries.
• Serve as industry expert for one or more asset classes.
• Work with the surveillance team in monitoring and updating ratings on existing transactions.
• Write articles for publication on individual transactions as well as special topic and market commentaries.
• Mentor and foster the development of junior analysts.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis on ABS transactions at a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar firm.
• Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample required).
• Advanced Excel, Python, R and Intex skills are a plus.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to $160,000. 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.