ABS Consumer - Associate Director (NY)

Position Title: ABS Consumer - Associate Director (NY)  

Department: ABS Consumer 

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York

Summary:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an experienced Consumer asset-backed securities (ABS) credit analyst to specialize in sectors such as auto loans, consumer loans, small business loans, solar loans, credit card receivables, and student loans.  The position will be based out of KBRA’s New York office. 

Key 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.
• Partner in preparing credit submissions and presenting transactions to rating committees.
• Assist in the development and publication of rating criteria and methodologies, individual transaction reports, and special topic and market commentaries.
• Work with the surveillance team in monitoring performance, running cash flow analysis, creating surveillance reports, presenting to surveillance committees and updating ratings on existing transactions.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Six (6) or more years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis on Consumer ABS in rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar environments.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Advanced Excel and Intex skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.

KBRA 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
• Cell phone reimbursement

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full time position is $100,000 - $150,000.  Offer amounts are determined by experience, skills, geography, and other job related factors.

More Info

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.

KBRA has issued more than 60,000 ratings valued at $3.16 trillion in rating issuance. The agency employs 500 professionals globally with offices located in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Dublin (Ireland) and London (UK).

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.

#LI-SS1

#HYBRID