KBRA · 2 days ago
Corporates Ratings - Director (NY / Chicago)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expKroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is seeking a Director to join their Corporates Ratings team, focusing on conducting fundamental credit analysis and research across various sectors. The role involves leading the credit rating process, authoring sector research, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to produce high-quality corporate credit opinions.
ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the credit rating process by preparing internal credit memos, analyzing cash flows, performing sector analysis, and publishing credit reports
Author sector research for investors and lenders across private credit, direct lending, and public debt markets
Assist in the development and evolution of rating processes and analytical tools
Participate in issuer and investor meetings to explain KBRA methodologies and demonstrate understanding of industry trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in any subject that prepared you to be a thoughtful qualitative and quantitative analyst and a strong writer
A minimum of seven (7) or more years of work experience as a financial analyst role within a bank or other financial institution
Conduct due-diligence and interact with clients as part of the rating process
Possess a solid understanding of capital markets and relevant experience in credit, fixed income research or capital markets
Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs
Work as an integral part of a team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment
Manage time and resources in a fast-growing company
Preferred
Master's degree
Prior fundamental credit training (including financial statement analysis)
Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity
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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