Data Steward – Data Operations (NY)

The role

The Data Steward processes standard and complex analytical rating requests and maintains data throughout the rating lifecycle. This role supports the ratings process by creating and maintaining entities, transactions, securities, identifiers, and ratings data.

What you will do

• Process standard and complex analytical rating requests independently
• Research, analyze, and resolve atypical data scenarios
• Create and maintain entities, transactions, securities, ratings, identifiers, and reference data
• Analyze internal analytical documentation and external reference sources
• Perform confirmed data corrections and ad hoc data updates
• Participate in data quality initiatives, data profiling, and reconciliation activities
• Assist with automation initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Document new or updated operational procedures in Confluence
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies with internal stakeholders
• Support workflow coordination and timely processing of rating activities

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial services organization or 2 years of experience within a credit rating agency
• Bachelor's degree required
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to interpret information from multiple internal and external sources
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and operational excellence
• Basic to intermediate SQL skills
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Nice to have

• Finance, Economics, Business, Information Systems, STEM, or related field preferred
• Experience working with fixed-income products, reference data, entity management, or ratings operations preferred
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT is a plus
• Basic Python knowledge preferred
• Experience with Jira or similar workflow management tools preferred
• Experience using AI-powered productivity tools preferred
• Experience supporting credit rating workflows or financial reference data
• Experience with data governance, metadata, or data quality initiatives
• Experience working with entity, transaction, and security master data
• Familiarity with fixed-income securities, structured finance, corporate ratings, or related financial products

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.