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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

Compensation Overview

$65k - $75kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Ambler, PA, USA

Hybrid work schedule.

Category
Commercial Banking
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 0-2 years of work experience in commercial real estate or CMBS preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate
  • A passion for real estate and analytics
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment
  • Working knowledge of the CREFC Investor Reporting Package (IRP) and Trepp a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor the credit performance of CMBS transactions on an ongoing basis. This includes the review and assessment of commercial real estate (CRE) loan and property performance.
  • Perform detailed cash flow analysis for CRE properties, including the review of borrower and servicer operating statements.
  • Derive valuations for the 10 largest assets within each transaction as well as any distressed properties that serve as loan collateral. Asset valuations are derived utilizing multiple income approaches (such as DCF analysis, market-based, and direct capitalization) as well as researching comparable sales.
  • Maintain monthly surveillance on a portfolio of CMBS transactions. This includes the preparation and presentation of analysis to peers and management as well as the publication of transaction reports.
  • Contribute towards monthly, weekly, and topical research pieces.
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 called KBRA Premium, which gives subscribers unlimited access to their ratings, research, and analytical tools. 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

$14.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

12%
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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for ESG ratings presents growth opportunities for KBRA.
  • The rise of fintech ABS issuance allows KBRA to expand its ratings services.
  • Digital transformation enhances KBRA's research capabilities with advanced analytics and AI insights.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from agencies like Standard & Poor's and Moody's may impact KBRA's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs and operational challenges for KBRA.
  • Volatility in the real estate market poses risks to KBRA's ratings accuracy.

What makes Kroll Bond Rating Agency unique

  • KBRA offers independent and insightful credit ratings across various asset classes.
  • The company focuses on structured finance, providing detailed and transparent credit ratings.
  • KBRA's subscription services offer unlimited access to market-leading ratings and research.

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