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KBRA · 2 weeks ago

Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join their growing Funds Ratings team in New York. The role involves assigning and monitoring credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds and developing analytical tools to evaluate fund debt structures.

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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

Qualification

Credit analysisCash flow modelingAdvanced ExcelSQLVBAResearch skillsGenerative AI familiarityEffective communicationAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills
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 verbal, written and presentation communications skills
Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is required
Extremely high attention to detail

Preferred

One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is preferred
Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage
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

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.

H1B Sponsorship

KBRA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (16)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (11)
2021 (12)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$15M
2021-12-13Acquired
2013-08-05Series C· $15M
2012-01-17Series B

Leadership Team

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Jim Nadler
President and CEO
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Bill Wright
Chief Technology Officer
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