Corporates Ratings - Associate Director (London)

Up Closets of North Cincinnati; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Director to enhance its Corporate, Project & Infrastructure Finance group. This role involves evaluating transactions across diverse sectors, including power and renewable energy. The successful candidate will lead the rating process, author sector research, and develop methodologies while engaging with senior staff and market participants. If you have a strong background in credit analysis and a passion for finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values collaboration and innovation, and help shape the future of credit ratings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of credit analysis experience in finance sectors.
• Strong academic background with finance or economics degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead rating process by preparing internal credit reports.
• Author research in Power, Energy, and Renewable Finance sectors.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Quantitative Skills

Communication Skills

Sector Analysis

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

MBA

CFA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Corporates Ratings - Associate Director (London)

London, United Kingdom

Position Title: Corporates Ratings - Associate Director (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London, United Kingdom

Summary/Overview:

We’re seeking an Associate Director level candidate with strong credit skills and the ability to work across multiple sectors to join our growing company. The candidate will be a member of our Corporate, Project & Infrastructure Finance group and will be responsible for evaluating transactions across various sectors, including general corporates, power, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The analyst will have direct involvement in high profile and challenging work with exposure to senior staff and external market participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the rating process by preparing internal credit reports for rating committees, analyzing cash flows, and performing sector analysis.
• Author research in relevant sectors, including Power, Energy and Renewable Finance.
• Assist in the development and evolution of rating methodologies and criteria.
• Participate in our outreach process demonstrating industry knowledge and understanding of KBRA methodologies at issuer and investor meetings.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• 5+ years of experience performing credit analysis with exposure to Power, Energy and Renewable Finance companies/projects in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or other similar environments.
• Strong interest and relevant experience in ratings, fixed income research, origination, or capital markets.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong quantitative skills including advanced capabilities with Excel and proficiency in financial statement analysis.
• Ability to work, lead, and seamlessly integrate in a highly collegial, dynamic, and innovative work environment.
• Strong academic background with a degree in finance, economics or management; MBA or CFA a plus.
• Able to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.

About Us

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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.