Director, ABS Credit Analysis & Transaction Lead

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Educational and professional dev

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) seeks an experienced Director to join the ABS group in New York or Chicago. The role leads transaction analysis, engages with clients, and mentors junior staff throughout the rating process.

Strong equipment ABS background and modeling skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid schedule with travel as needed, a competitive base salary, and benefits, including professional development and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of credit analysis experience in ABS.
• Direct equipment ABS experience required.
• Strong Excel skills (Excel test may be administered).
• Proficient with financial modeling software (e.g. Intex).
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Willingness to travel for investor discussions/industry events.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors on transactions.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of credit memoranda and presentations to rating committees.
• Lead development of rating methodologies and market commentaries.
• Monitor rated transactions and update ratings as warranted.
• Attend investor discussions or industry events (travel may be required).
• Manage a team of junior analysts, mentoring and development.

Skills

Credit analysis

ABS experience

Excel skills

Independent initiative

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Oral & written communication

Generative AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intex

Job description

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) seeks an experienced Director to join the ABS group in New York or Chicago. The role leads transaction analysis, engages with clients, and mentors junior staff throughout the rating process.

Strong equipment ABS background and modeling skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid schedule with travel as needed, a competitive base salary, and benefits, including professional development and 401(k) matching.