Sr. Analyst / Associate Director - Municipals, Public Finance

Position Title:  Sr. Analyst / Associate Director - Public Finance - Municipals

Department:  U.S. Public Finance

Employment Type:  Full Time

Location:  New York

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking an Sr. Analyst / Associate Director to join its U.S. Public Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, fast growing and highly collaborative team working across all municipal asset classes. The analyst will lead and support complex credit analysis and have direct involvement with high profile issuers, investors, and others in the municipal market.  This role will be based out of our 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 Responsibilities:

• Perform legal, economic, political, financial and structural analysis of new transactions and existing credits
• Assist and/or lead in the research, writing, and presentation of credit rating recommendations to Rating Committees
• Lead and or support the development and publication of Public Finance Rating Methodologies, Rating Reports, Surveillance Reports and other research commentary
• Assist in the ongoing development and refinement of databases, spreadsheets, and other approved analytical tools used in the ratings process

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• 3-5 years of experience performing municipal credit analysis at a rating agency, financial guarantor, buy-side firm, credit research firm or financial institution across tax-supported and revenue-supported sectors.
• Strong intellect and analytical curiosity, with the ability to independently analyze and effectively present (oral and written) opinions on complex credits and transaction structures; recent writing samples will be required.
• Strong quantitative, financial, and economic analytical skills.
• Excellent independent research and organizational skills, complemented by keen attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to take initiative and work independently, as well as work effectively with a highly collaborative, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team.
• Bachelor's degree required in any subject supporting development of strong analytical and writing skills; advanced degree preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.

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.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule - (Tues. Wed. Thursday in 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

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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