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Project Finance & Infrastructure – Senior Analyst

NY

Updated on 9/5/2024

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

501-1,000 employees

Provides credit ratings and financial research

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Software
Fintech
Financial Services
Real Estate
Defense

Compensation Overview

$75k - $90kAnnually

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that requires strong analytical skills.
  • 1-3 years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in project finance, structured finance, or fixed income investing a significant plus.
  • Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
  • Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.
  • Effective verbal communications skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, ability to construct and modify cash flow models is a significant plus.
  • Extremely high attention to detail.
  • Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate project finance debt structures.
  • Support quantitative and qualitative analysis for credit memos and publications.
  • Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
  • Assist in research for internal and external publications.
  • Monitor and update credit factors on Power, Energy and Renewable Finance companies/projects.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) provides credit ratings and research services in the financial sector, focusing on structured finance products like Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), and Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS). Their credit ratings help clients, including institutional investors and financial intermediaries, assess the credit risk of various financial instruments, which aids in making informed investment decisions. KBRA differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription service through its KBRA Premium division, granting subscribers unlimited access to comprehensive ratings, research, and analytical tools specific to the U.S. structured finance market. The company's goal is to support clients in navigating complex financial markets by providing reliable credit assessments and insights.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KBRA's consistent release of detailed and timely research reports, such as the U.S. Bank Compendium and various ABS indices, demonstrates its commitment to providing valuable insights to clients.
  • The company's ability to secure high-profile ratings assignments, like the AA rating for the City of Los Angeles Power System Revenue Bonds, highlights its strong market reputation.
  • Specialized research offerings and analytical services provide additional revenue streams and opportunities for professional growth within the company.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized focus on structured finance markets may limit KBRA's ability to diversify its revenue streams.
  • Dependence on subscription services for revenue could be risky if market conditions lead to a decline in client renewals.

What makes Kroll Bond Rating Agency unique

  • KBRA's focus on structured finance markets like ABS, CMBS, and RMBS sets it apart from competitors who may have a broader but less specialized focus.
  • The company's subscription-based KBRA Premium service offers unlimited access to market-leading ratings and research, providing a unique value proposition for institutional investors.
  • As an NRSRO, KBRA's ratings are recognized and trusted, giving it a competitive edge in credibility and reliability.