Funds Ratings - Director (NY)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.

Experience with investment strategies in private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and asset-based lending facilities.

Understanding of subscription lines, NAV financing, hybrid facilities, rated feeders, or other fund finance products.

Experience reviewing legal documents and strong understanding of liability structures, LTV/advance rates, payment priorities, and structural protections.

Advanced Proficiency in Excel is required to build and analyze excel based financial models to assess asset cash flow projections, and debt repayment under stress scenarios

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $175,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

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)

Lead new issuance rating process, including evaluating key factors including an issuance’s capital structure, legal protection, collateral quality, cash flow dynamics and the manager’s experience and track record.

Interact with issuers, conducting due diligence meetings with issuers and managers to assess their investment process, experience, risk management skills, and overall ability to execute strategies.

Prepare rating memos and new issuance report and making recommendations to the rating committees.

Lead ongoing monitoring and surveillance process and keep abreast of developments on the outstanding issuances and ratings.

Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.

Collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance to develop approaches to evaluating complex multi-assets strategies.

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.

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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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