CMBS - Director (London)

Position: CMBS - Director

Entity: KBRA UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Summary/Overview:

KBRA UK Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate (CRE) credit analyst to join our team in London. This role involves assigning new ratings and providing surveillance on CMBS securitizations and other CRE-related transactions. You will play a key role in the process by:

• Developing detailed cash flow analyses of CRE properties.
• Preparing internal credit reports for rating committees.
• Conducting property site visits across Europe.
• Writing comprehensive published reports on transactions.

You will monitor developments related to rated transactions and associated sectors, assessing potential impact and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders. Additionally, you’ll contribute to research on new products or jurisdictions and publish reports on topical credit issues to support ongoing property cash flow and rating analyses.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a dynamic and collaborative team in the heart of London.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present credit submissions to rating committees.
• Publish transactions reports and market commentary on specialized topics.
• Monitor and update ratings for existing transactions.
• Participate in originator/servicer evaluations, loan pool analysis, modelling and analysis of bond structure, and legal document review.
• Act as a liaison with clients and other stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Willingness and able to travel freely within the EU and UK to conduct external meetings and property site visits, averaging a few days per month.
• Comfortable in a multinational environment; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Flexibility to participate in meetings outside standard hours to meet deadlines and work with colleagues across multiple offices globally.

Key Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of proven expertise in conducting credit analysis for CRE loans, and preferably analysis of various CRE securitisations structures (such as single borrower CMBS and small balance transactions).
• Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree is a plus.
• Credit expertise in a variety of CRE properties, including evolving asset classes such as data centres and other real estate infrastructure properties, across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Experience in credit rating methodology development (highly advantageous).
• Strong skills in due diligence and financial modelling.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.

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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.

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