Business Development (Funds) - Associate Director (NY)

Kroll Bond Rating Agency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for their Business Development team in New York. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the firm by supporting client relationships, conducting market research, and managing business transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund finance or investor relations and be proficient in tools like MS Office and Salesforce. Join a dynamic team that values initiative and collaboration, and enjoy a hybrid work schedule along with competitive benefits. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Educational and professional development assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Cell phone provided

Qualifications

• 4+ years of fund finance banking or investor relations experience.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support client relationship building and management.
• Assist in market research and business development strategies.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Market Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Bloomberg

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development (Funds) - Associate Director (NY)

New York, New York, United States

Position Title: Business Development (Funds) - Associate Director (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is currently searching for anAssociate Director to join our growing Business Development Funds team in theNew York office. The individual will build an exciting career with us and support our exponential growth. The individual will be responsible for supporting the Business Development team in Private Credit and Fund Finance. The individual will assist in the development and execution of all elements of the business development process including presentation production, client communications, market research, internal communications, database management and all other functions that help the team achieve its marketing and business goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Business Development team members with client relationship building and management.
• Proactive and coordinated outreach and relationship building across the Funds ecosystem with a focus in Fund Finance, including coverage of bankers, lenders and sponsors.
• Work and coordinate closely with the KBRA’s Investor Relations team, and act as a liaison with the ratings teams.
• Assist in market research projects to aid the development of sales efforts and strategies.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of transactional contracts for client onboarding.
• Organize and track the stages of business transactions, while working closely with both the analytic and commercial teams, as well as Senior Management.
• Input and maintain client and transaction details in CRM system and other databases.
• Monitor and maintain historical transactional data for marketing graphs and statistics.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Attend related conferences to gather market intelligence and build relationships with current and potential clients.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Four (4) or more years of fund finance banking, DCM or investor relations experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, or Marketing.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of Bloomberg, Salesforce, and other market data software is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Assertive, organized, detail-oriented, creative, energetic and resourceful.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000 to $160,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office).
• Competitive benefits and paid time off.
• Paid family and disability leave.
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested).
• Educational and professional development financial assistance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Cell phone provided.

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.

More Info:

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.