ABS Commercial - Associate Director / Director (NY)

Position Title: ABS Commercial - Associate Director / Director

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced commercial asset-backed securities (ABS) credit analyst to specialize in sectors such as equipment lease, solar lease, whole business securitizations, communication infrastructure, music royalty ABS and other commercial and esoteric assets.  The position is located in our New York office. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Facilitate the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Serve as lead analyst and primary contact to clients, structuring banks and investors on transactions.
• Lead the development and publication of individual transactions reports, surveillance reports, special topic and market commentaries and rating methodologies.
• Serve as industry expert for one or more asset classes.
• Work with the surveillance team in monitoring and updating ratings on existing transactions.
• Write articles for publication on individual transactions as well as special topic and market commentaries.
• Attend industry conference, which may include preparing and presenting research and providing sector updates.
• Mentor and foster the development of junior analysts.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Eight (8) or more years of demonstrated success in performing credit analysis on ABS transactions at a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking or other similar firm.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
• Advanced Excel, and Intex skills are preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the 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

About Us:

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.

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.

#LI-HYBRID

#LI-DG1