Position Title: Financial Institutions - Director/ Senior Director (NY/ Chicago)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois
Summary/Overview:
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an experienced Analyst to join its growing Financial Institutions team. This role will be focused on credit ratings and research on banks as well as other types of financial institutions. The position is based in KBRA’s offices either in New York, NY or Chicago, IL.
Key Job Requirements:
- Analyze financial statements of financial institutions for rating recommendations.
- Prepare committee memos, research reports, and supporting analytical materials.
- Work with other team members on the production of industry reports.
- Present rating recommendations to KBRA rating committees and participate in external management meetings with rated financial institutions and investor meetings/calls.
- Monitor portfolio of financial institutions for significant developments.
- Participate in industry conferences and other external events.
Key Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced graduate degree and/or CFA designation a plus
- 8+ years of work experience within a financial institution or rating agency.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and Excel skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Relevant experience in credit analysis, credit ratings and/or banking transactions.
Salary Range:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 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
- Cell Phone provided
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.
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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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KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings.
KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research.
KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.
