KBRA · 10 hours ago
Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expKroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to join their growing Funds Ratings team in the Chicago office. The role involves assigning and monitoring credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds and requires extensive experience in fund investment and credit strategies.
ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles
Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures
Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications
Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies
Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases
Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance
Assist in research for internal and publication purposes
Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills
Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus
Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment
Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company
Effective oral and written communications skills
Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus
Extremely high attention to detail
Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage
Preferred
Successful progression towards CFA a plus
Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
Benefits
A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)
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
Company
KBRA
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15M2021-12-13Acquired
2013-08-05Series C· $15M
2012-01-17Series B
Leadership Team
Jim Nadler
President and CEO
Bill Wright
Chief Technology Officer
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