2026 Intern - Business Development (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Office Location: London, UK

Duration: 9 months (Starting in September 2026)

About the Job:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited (KBRA UK) is seeking a talented placement year student to join our internship program, hosted for 9 months. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience into the life of a credit rating agency analyst and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. This internship will be based in our London office.

As an intern, you will:

Provide administration support for KBRA’s Business Development team including support for key organisational meetings and dealing with their coordination and ad-hoc tasks.
Prepare internal and external presentations and reports in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Develop spreadsheets and materials to support the engagement process and Investor relations outreach.
Contribute to project and research support.
Help maintain and enhance relationships with existing clients and prospects, ensuring smooth communication and follow-ups.
Be exposed to senior level industry experts.
Work closely with the Co-Head of Europe to provide general office support including but not limited to sorting the post, ordering supplies and other administrative duties.

About You

You excel in a fast-paced, intellectual, and friendly environment. You have a natural analytical aptitude towards problem solving and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves to get the work done.

Required Key Skills:

Undergraduate concentration in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Strong appetite for knowledge, especially in data and finance.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
To qualify applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) 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. 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.