Business Development (Funds) - Associate Director (NY) New York, New York, United States

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for their Business Development Funds team in New York. This role is pivotal in supporting the team's growth through client relationship management, market research, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund finance or investor relations, showcasing their ability to build and maintain client relationships. With a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while advancing your career in a thriving environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity 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 in fund finance banking or investor relations with strong client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support client relationship building and management within the Funds ecosystem.
• Conduct market research to aid sales strategies and prepare transactional contracts.

Skills

Client relationship management

Market research

Communication skills

Initiative

Organizational skills

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

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 an Associate Director to join our growing Business Development Funds team in the New York office. The individual will support our exponential growth and 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 outreach and relationship building across the Funds ecosystem with a focus in Fund Finance, including coverage of bankers, lenders, and sponsors.
• Coordinate closely with 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 the 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 collaborate closely with partners.

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. KBRA is also recognized as a Credit Rating Provider by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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.