Corporate Portfolio Finance - Associate / Associate Director (NY)

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Math related fields.

Two (2) to four (4) years of work experience in corporate credit analysis, private credit, direct lending, fund investing, CLO analysis, or structured finance.

Strong interest in middle market lending and private credit markets.

Basic understanding of corporate loan structures, capital structures, and credit analysis.

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The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $140,000. 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)

Assist in the new issuance rating process, including evaluation of transaction capital structures, legal protections, collateral quality, portfolio composition, asset performance, and cash flow dynamics.

Assist in the analysis of portfolios of corporate loans, bonds, and other credit instruments, including middle market and sponsor-backed exposures.

Participate in due diligence meetings with asset managers, direct lenders, arrangers, and issuers to assess underwriting standards, portfolio management practices, risk management frameworks, and performance history.

Contribute to the preparation of rating memoranda and new issuance reports.

Support ongoing monitoring and surveillance of outstanding transactions, tracking portfolio performance, credit migration, and concentration trends.

Maintain transaction databases and analytical tools.

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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