KBRA
Corporate Portfolio Finance Research Senior Analyst (NY)
New York, New York · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- KBRA is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Corporate Portfolio Finance Group, a highly visible and interconnected team responsible for producing market-facing, data-driven research focused on the private credit ecosystem.
- The role sits at the center of KBRA's access to proprietary data and focuses on translating complex datasets into credit-oriented insights used by decision makers including investors, issuers, and internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated initiative to explore ideas and develop original, defensible, data-driven views.
- Strong Excel capabilities (chart building, pivot tables, modeling).
Requirements
- Two (2) or more years of experience in credit, research, investing, or structured finance.
- A bachelor's degree.
Nice to have
- Writing experience, familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, and coding / programming skills are a plus.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Skills
- Structured credit research, including analysis of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and related structured products
- Interface with senior members across the firm on research, database development, and analysis.
- Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to understand key themes emerging in private markets.
- Track defaults and recoveries, and research the underlying drivers.
- Develop presentations used internally and for public conferences.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 to $105,000.
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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- leverages KBRA's access to financial statements, lender investment memoranda, and credit agreements for more than 5,300 sponsor-backed middle market companies
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