ABS Consumer - Director / Associate Director

Position Title: ABS Consumer - Director/Associate Director (NY)

Entity: KBRA, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an experienced Director/Associate Director (ABS) to join our asset-backed securities team in the New York office.  This individual will be focused on numerous consumer sectors:  auto loans, consumer loans, solar loans, home improvement loans, credit card receivables, and small business loans. The Director/Associate Director has an integral role within a transaction rating team, working with other members of the team through all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication, overseeing and ensuring successful completion of the rating process.  

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Write and review individual transaction reports for publication
• Organize and participate in issuer due diligence
• Perform ongoing surveillance on outstanding transactions: monitor performance, run cash flow analysis, create surveillance reports, present to surveillance committees and update ratings as appropriate
• Assist in the development and publication marketing commentaries and industry-related topics.
• Willingness to travel as needed

Key Skills/Experience:

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis in consumer ABS in rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar environments
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
• Transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation
• Advanced Excel and Intex skills are preferred.
• 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 $115,000 to $185,000. Level and Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays 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

About Us:

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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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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