About the job
Position Title: Funds Ratings Associate / Associate Director
Company: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Overview:
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Associate/Associate Director to bolster our expanding Funds Ratings team in New York. This role involves assigning and monitoring credit ratings for various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other financial vehicles. Our diverse ratings portfolio includes funds utilizing a range of growth and income generation strategies across asset classes such as fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending. We seek a candidate with a robust background and passion for fund investment and credit strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct credit research on a diverse array of funds and investment vehicles.
- Assist in the creation of rating and analytical models, including cash flow and asset coverage models to assess fund debt structures.
- Prepare and present internal credit memos and publications through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Engage in diligence meetings with fund management teams to evaluate their investment expertise, risk management capabilities, and strategy execution.
- Develop and maintain intricate spreadsheets and databases for analysis.
- Collaborate with KBRA specialists in various sectors, including project finance, corporate finance, and structured finance.
- Support research initiatives for internal use and publication purposes.
- Associate Directors will independently lead the credit ratings process and research on various debt transactions involving investment funds.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in credit analysis, fund investment strategies, or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

