Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)

The role

The Analyst/Senior Analyst will assign and monitor credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds. This includes funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles using various asset growth and income generation strategies.

What you will do

• 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.
• Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
• Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors.
• Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines.
• Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
• Effective verbal, written and presentation communications skills.
• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is required.
• Extremely high attention to detail.

Nice to have

• One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance
• Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases
• Successful progression towards CFA
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity

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 the company

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.