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Funds Ratings

Associate, London

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

501-1,000 employees

Provides transparent credit ratings and analysis

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

Mid

London, UK

Category
Investment Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
  • Three (3) or more years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is 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.
  • Effective verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is preferred.
  • Extremely high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
  • Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles.
  • Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
  • Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
  • Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
  • Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
  • Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance.
  • Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

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KBRA offers a positive work environment that thrives on transparency, in-depth research, and cutting-edge risk assessment methodologies. As a leader in providing accurate and reliable credit ratings, the company supports the investment community with critical insights, making it a critical player in the finance industry. Employees are empowered through the use of advanced technologies and a commitment to delivering timely research, fostering a culture of innovation and thoroughness in financial assessment.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%