Public Finance - Senior Analyst / Associate (NY), KBRA, NY, US

Position Title: Public Finance - Senior Analyst / Associate (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type:  Full Time

Location:  New York

Summary:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking an Senior Analyst / Associate to join its U.S. Public Finance team. The role offers a unique opportunity to support a dynamic, fast growing and highly collaborative team that works across all municipal asset classes. The Senior Analyst / Associate will actively contribute to credit analysis on specific rating engagements and projects; and participate in ad-hoc credit and regulatory assignments as requested.  Over time, the Senior Analyst / Associate will have direct involvement with issuers, investors, and others in the municipal market.  The role will be based in our New York office. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Support credit analysis by assisting senior analysts with a review of transaction legal, economic, political, financial and structural factors
• Assist in preparing materials to support rating committees, research commentary and stakeholder presentations
• Support the development and publication of U.S. Public Finance rating methodologies, including the back testing of large quantities of data necessary to determine possible rating transitions
• Be an accessible, enthusiastic and engaged member of the team, with a genuine willingness to learn and grow professionally

Successful Candidates will Possess the Following: 

• Bachelor’s degree and a keen interest in credit analysis/capital markets with a proven ability to learn quickly
• 2+ years of municipal credit experience at a rating agency, financial guarantor, institutional investor, investment or commercial bank, research firm or similar environment.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written); a writing sample may be required
• Strong intellectual and analytical curiosity
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple, high priority assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort using Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $120,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 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.

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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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