KBRA
Project Finance / Private Credit Attorney (NY / Chicago)
New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$215k-$260kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- This position can be located in either the New York or Chicago office.
- Unique among rating agencies, the attorneys of KBRA's Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures.
- Ultimately, the attorneys in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of KBRA's ratings.
Responsibilities
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate with others in a collegial environment.
- KBRA (Kroll Bond Ratings Agency, LLC) is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Ratings Legal team in support of one or more teams working on project finance and structured-corporate transactions globally.
- As integral members of the credit ratings groups they support, they contribute to research reports and methodology development and engage in investor outreach.
Requirements
- Five (5) or more years of experience in Project Finance and/or Structured Finance.
- Skill at working on multiple transactions simultaneously in an organized fashion and ability to meet deadlines.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $215,000 to $260,000.
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.
- You are extremely motivated, and able to effectively multi-task and to work independently and alongside other members of the ratings groups you support.
- To be successful in this role, you should have:
- JD and Bar admission in the United States.
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