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Private Credit/Leveraged Finance

Research Analyst, EU/UK

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Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

501-1,000 employees

Provides credit ratings and financial research

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Mid

London, UK

Flexible hybrid work schedule – in-office presence required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Category
Private Equity
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Business Analytics
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, business analytics, mathematics, or related fields
  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in the private credit area including supporting origination, structuring, research, other capacity
  • Experience navigating idiosyncrasies in private credit terms including pricing and structures
  • Demonstrated understanding of private credit lender landscape and funding vehicles including CLOs and BDCs
  • Understanding of differing reporting patterns for BDC financial statements and schedules of investments
  • Knowledge of SEC filing forms
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros
  • A deep understanding of how both origination platforms and buyside/investor clients use financial data
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Responsibilities
  • Process, audit and monitor data in an organized and efficient manner
  • Produce research and ranking reports plus market commentary with regular frequency on key aspects of private credit markets to support best-in-class coverage of the data set
  • Track growth & evolution of data; compare market segments
  • Establish contacts in the private credit market landscape
  • Generate ideas to enhance the data product, increase automation, and optimize processes
  • Respond to client inquiries in timely manner; manage custom requests; maintain client relationships
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

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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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.

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