Analyst, CMBS Surveillance

Position Title: Analyst

Department: CMBS Surveillance

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Dresher, PA

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an Analyst to join our growing Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (CMBS) team in the Dresher, PA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end surveillance of an assigned portfolio of CMBS transactions in accordance with organizational guidelines, including the preparation and presentation of analyses to committees and the publication of transaction reports. Transaction types may include conduit, agency, single borrower, large loan, CRE CLO, and/or small balance CMBS.
• Develop detailed cash flow analysis for commercial real estate properties.  Perform pool-level analysis in collaboration with the analytics team to develop and present credit opinions on assigned transactions. Prepare detailed surveillance reports for publication.
• Provide support to other senior team members in property cashflows.
• Support group operations and processes managing the request and flow of information during the review process for own assigned deals as well as for others.
• Participate in workplace projects as needed to increase efficiency.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• 1-2 years of business experience preferably within financial services
• Relevant Real Estate, Rating Agency, or CMBS experience is preferred.
• A. degree in Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate is required.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office with strengths in Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with the CREFC Investor Reporting Package is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and work closely with fellow team members in a collaborative environment. 

About the Team:

Our CMBS surveillance team monitors a book of over $350 billion transactions spanning across CMBS, CRE CLO and SFR asset classes, among others. Our primary objective is to maintain high quality credit ratings in a timely manner, which involves conducting property cash flow and valuation; pool-level and structure analysis; and publishing our viewpoints based on our research and analysis. We pride ourselves on quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of our product.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 to $70,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

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.

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).