Corporates Ratings - Director (London) London, United Kingdom

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Corporates Ratings team in London. This role involves leading credit analysis and research across various sectors, ensuring high-quality corporate credit opinions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, engaging with senior management and clients. With a focus on accuracy and timeliness, you will contribute to the evolution of rating processes and analytical tools. If you have a strong background in financial analysis and a passion for capital markets, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a financial analyst, strong in credit analysis and research.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred for advanced analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead credit rating process, analyze cash flows, and publish reports.
• Author sector research and participate in investor meetings.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Due Diligence

Sector Analysis

Research Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Title: Corporates Ratings - Director (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London, United Kingdom

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is seeking a Director to join our growing Corporates Ratings team with a focus on conducting fundamental credit analysis and research across a wide range of sectors.

The Director will work in a highly collaborative team that liaises with internal and external stakeholders to produce high quality and timely corporate credit opinions. This individual will have significant interaction with senior management of corporate issuers and their advisors. This position is based in our London office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the credit rating process by preparing internal credit memos, analyzing cash flows, performing sector analysis, and publishing credit reports.
• Author sector research for investors and lenders across private credit, direct lending, and public debt markets.
• Assist in the development and evolution of rating processes and analytical tools.
• Participate in issuer and investor meetings to explain KBRA methodologies and demonstrate understanding of industry trends.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Flourish in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Effectively collaborate with your team members and are extremely motivated to succeed and continually strive for consistency, accuracy and timeliness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject that prepared you to be a thoughtful qualitative and quantitative analyst and a strong writer. Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of seven (7) or more years of work experience as a financial analyst within a bank or other financial institution. Prior fundamental credit training (including financial statement analysis) is preferred.
• Ability to conduct due diligence and interact with clients as part of the rating process.
• Possess a solid understanding of capital markets and relevant experience in credit, fixed income research or capital markets.
• Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs.
• Able to work as an integral part of a team across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• 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 UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime.

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