ABS Credit Analyst — Commercial & Esoteric (NY/Chicago)

KBRA; New York, Chicago (NY, IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits & PTO

Paid family leave

401(k) with company match

Education and professional development

Employee referral program

Job summary

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) seeks a credit analyst to join our Commercial ABS team in New York City or Chicago. The role focuses on collateral analysis, modeling, and rating-workflow support across multiple ABS asset classes with room for growth to senior levels.

The candidate will contribute to credit memoranda, market commentaries, and surveillance of rated deals, while collaborating with originators, servicers, and rating committees. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Analyst level: 0–2 years in ABS credit analysis at a rating agency, buy-side investor, credit research, or similar environment.
• Senior Analyst level: minimum 2+ years in ABS credit analysis at a rating agency, buy-side investor, credit research, or similar environment.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; writing sample upon request.
• Strong Excel skills; Excel test may be administered.
• Ability to work independently and with partners in a team.
• Familiarity with Intex is a plus; Generative AI tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and assist in transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance analysis, modeling and bond structure analysis, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Assist in preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Prepare and contribute to transaction reports for publication.
• Assist in publication of market commentaries related to topical events or research.
• Engage in ongoing surveillance of rated transactions and update ratings as warranted.
• Attend and participate in seller/servicer due diligence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intex

Generative AI tools

Job description

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) seeks a credit analyst to join our Commercial ABS team in New York City or Chicago. The role focuses on collateral analysis, modeling, and rating-workflow support across multiple ABS asset classes with room for growth to senior levels.

The candidate will contribute to credit memoranda, market commentaries, and surveillance of rated deals, while collaborating with originators, servicers, and rating committees. Travel may be required.