KBRA
ABS Commercial / Esoteric – Associate / Associate Director (NY / Chicago)
New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$150kDetected 21 days ago
LLMsFinancial ModelingExcelResearchCommunicationCritical ThinkingAdaptability
About the role
- KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Commercial Asset-Backed Securities ( ABS ) team.
- The position is open to candidates in our New York City Office or Chicago Office.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) + years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
- Successful candidates will possess an ability to be highly adaptable and show strong critical thinking skills.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study required.
Nice to have
- Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including loan credit risk assessment and analysis of asset and bond cash flows.
- Proficient with relevant financial modeling software (e.g. Intex)
- Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample on request).
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial ABS asset classes (including, for example, data centers, communications infrastructure, equipment, or aviation)
- this is preferred, but not required.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to $150,000.
- 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.
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