KBRA
CMBS / CRE Research - Associate (PA)
Dresher, Pennsylvania · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$90k-$110kDetected 21 days ago
SQLData AnalysisData ScienceLLMsFinancial ModelingExcelResearchLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical and technical skills, an interest in CRE and structured finance, the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights, and strong writing and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of CMBS and CRE research publications including market commentary, thematic reports, default studies, and sector analyses
- Analyze large proprietary and third-party datasets related to loan and ratings performance, property-level metrics, and broader CRE market trends. Extract, clean, and manipulate data using SQL, Excel, and VBA to support research
- Formulate data-centered opinions to support internal and external research
- Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)'s CMBS group is seeking a highly motivated CMBS / CRE Research Associate to support the firm's commercial real estate (CRE) and CMBS platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
- Two to five years of experience in CMBS, CRE analytics, structured finance or data-driven research roles
Skills
- Experience working with CRE data platforms (especially, Trepp database) and CREFC Investor Reporting Package is desired.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, large dataset manipulation, and automation using VBA and AI.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL for querying, extracting, and managing data (expected to be used regularly)
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.
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
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