KBRA
ABS Equipment - Director (NY / Chicago)
New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$190kDetected 21 days ago
LLMsFinancial ModelingExcelResearchCommunicationMentoring
About the role
- KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Asset-Backed Securities ( ABS ) team in our New York or Chicago office.
- The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience across commercial/esoteric ABS sectors including equipment ABS.
- A Director within the ABS group holds an integral role on the transaction rating team, engaging in all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication and managing and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors on transactions.
- Lead the development of rating methodologies (as necessary), and special topic and market commentaries.
- Manage a team of junior analysts, mentoring and fostering their professional development.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $190,000.
- Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
Company info
- Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.
- Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority.
- Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime.
- In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus.
- KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.
- 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.
- Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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