KBRA · 1 week ago
RMBS - Associate Director (NY)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expKroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking an Associate Director to join their Residential Mortgage-Backed Security (RMBS) team in New York, NY. The role involves leading analysis on transactions, conducting loan pool analysis, and mentoring junior analysts while ensuring high-quality credit ratings are issued and maintained.
ConsultingCreditFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as lead analyst interacting with clients, structuring banks and investors on transactions
Conduct loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation
Prepare/facilitate the preparation of credit memos and present transactions to rating committees
Prepare presale and new issue reports
Support surveillance efforts for existing transactions
Attend and participate in seller/servicer due diligence, investor discussions, or industry events (which may require travel)
Mentor and foster the development of junior analysts, as necessary
Qualification
Required
B.A./B.S. degree required
Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including loan credit risk assessment and analysis of bond cash flows
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)
Proficiency with Intex cash flow modeling software
Excellent written and verbal communications skills (writing sample may be requested)
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment
Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred
MBA or CFA are a plus
5+ years of relevant Residential Real Estate, Rating Agency, or RMBS experience strongly preferred. Will consider candidates with compelling experience across ABS asset classes
Familiarity with residential mortgage datasets/tools (e.g. CoreLogic, Fannie/Freddie Single Family Data, BlackKnight, eMBS) are 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, Thursday 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
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$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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