Business Operations Specialist (NY) New York, New York, United States

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a Business Operations Specialist in New York to enhance workflow efficiencies and support various projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, substantial experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operational or project managerial experience.
• Familiarity with JIRA is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve existing workflows and processes.
• Manage projects across Ratings and Technology teams.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

JIRA

Job description

Position Title: Business Operations Specialist (NY)

Entity: KBRA Holdings LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC), is seeking a dynamic Business Operations Specialist who will support the KBRA Global Rating and Technology effort. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated, collaborative and has a strong work ethic. This position will be based out of our New York office.

About the Job:

• Analyze and improve existing workflows, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and clients, to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage projects across Ratings and Technology teams to ensure deliverables are timely and meet high quality standards.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare materials for presentations to internal and external stakeholders; schedule and orchestrate meetings as needed.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or management related fields or any subject that results in strong project management skills.
• 5+ years of operational or project managerial work experience with familiarity using JIRA a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing tasks and priorities.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Financial services or related industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Salary Range

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $170,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 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

About Us:

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

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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.

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