Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)

KBRA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid family and disability leave

Job summary

A leading credit rating agency based in New York is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join their Funds Ratings team. The role involves conducting credit research on various funds, developing analytical tools, and collaborating with management teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Finance or related fields, 1-3 years of experience in credit analysis, and strong analytical skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields.
• 1-3 years of work experience as a credit analyst preferred.
• Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit research on various funds.
• Develop rating and analytical tools for fund evaluations.
• Participate in meetings with fund management teams.

Skills

Credit analysis skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

SQL proficiency

VBA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Math

Tools

Excel

SQL

VBA

Job description

Position Title: Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Summary/Overview

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the New York office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed‑end funds, and other fund vehicles. KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of asset growth and income generation strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies.

About the Job

• Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed‑end funds, and other investment vehicles.
• Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
• Assist the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
• Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Leverage and collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance.
• Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is preferred.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage time and resources in a fast‑growing company.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel; ability to cash flow model is required.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases is a strong advantage.
• Successful progression towards CFA is a plus.
• 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 $75,000 to $105,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.