Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (NY)

Krollbondratingagency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits and paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Kroll Bond Rating Agency is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to join the Funds Ratings team in New York. This role involves credit research, developing rating tools, and leading credit ratings processes for various funds.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. KBRA offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $140,000 and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience as a credit analyst, preferably in fund lending or structured finance.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel and ability to create cash flow models.
• Attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with credit research on various funds and investment vehicles.
• Develop rating and analytical tools for evaluating debt structures.
• Lead credit ratings process on various debt transactions.

Skills

Credit analysis

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

VBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields

Job description

Position Title

Funds Ratings - Associate / 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 seeking an Associate/Associate Director 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 in 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 seamlessly 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.
• Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles, and to lead or assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
• Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.
• 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 oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel; ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases is a strong advantage.
• Successful progression toward 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 $105,000 to $140,000. 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

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.