ABS Commercial - Associate Director

Position Title: Associate Director

Department: Commercial ABS

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced commercial asset-backed securities (ABS) credit analyst to specialize in sectors such as solar PPA and lease, PACE, equipment lease, small business loans, marine container and railcar leasing, whole business securitizations and other non-traditional assets.  The position will be based out of KBRA’s New York office. 

About Us:

KBRA is a global full-service rating agency with a mission to set a standard of excellence and integrity.  Established in 2010, KBRA remains dedicated to the restoration of trust in credit ratings by setting new standards for assessing risk and by offering timely and transparent ratings. KBRA provides market participants with an alternative solution by delivering in-depth research, products and tools needed to make informed investment decisions across various sectors within the U.S. and European markets.

Products include:  KBRA Analytics, KBRA Altman, KBRA Credit Profile, KBRA DLD, KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI), KBRA Premium and Ratings Feed. 

KBRA has issued more than 60,000 ratings valued at $3.16 trillion in rating issuance. The agency employs 525 professionals globally with offices located in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Dublin (Ireland) and London (UK).

Job Requirements:

• Perform transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Facilitate the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Serve as lead analyst and primary contact to clients, structuring banks and investors on transactions.
• Lead the development and publication of rating criteria and methodologies, individual transactions reports, and special topic and market commentaries.
• Serve as industry expert for one or more asset classes.
• Work with the surveillance team in monitoring and updating ratings on existing transactions.
• Write articles for publication on individual transactions as well as special topic and market commentaries.
• Mentor and foster the development of junior analysts.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Job Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis on ABS transactions at a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar firm.
• Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample required).
• Advanced Excel, Python, R and Intex skills are a plus.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $145,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

KBRA Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule and flex hours
• 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
• Cell phone reimbursement

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.

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