KBRA
Corporate Credit Assessments - Associate / Associate Director (NY)
New York, New York, United States · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 21 days ago
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About the role
- KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an Associate/Associate Director with a strong accounting, corporate finance and high yield credit analysis background to join our growing Corporate Credit Assessments Group in the New York office.
- This individual will focus on conducting and reviewing credit assessments of private credit companies based on financial statements, creditor agreements and Investment Committee Memos.
- As an Associate, you will work in a highly collaborative team that liaises with internal and external stakeholders in order to produce high quality and timely corporate credit opinions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on writing and publishing timely research about corporate credit trends, markets, and any other topics relevant to KBRA clients.
- Work in partnership with professionals in other KBRA sectors daily to meet client deadlines and deliver the best-in-class work for which KBRA has been recognized.
- Develop a deep understanding of variables that impact corporate credit and credit risk. Gain experience and understanding in how market fluctuations directly impact a company's bottom line and risk profile.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
Nice to have
- Extensive experience with analyzing credit agreements of high yield companies at a major law firm, rating agency, asset manager or bank.
- Prior fundamental credit training (including financial statement analysis) is preferred.
- Research experience is most helpful.
- Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs.
- Keen interest in writing research.
- Keen interest in Credit Analysis/Capital Markets.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a team.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $110,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
- A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in office)
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- 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.
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.
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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