Internship

2025 Summer Intern

KBRA Credit Profile, Kcp

Posted on 1/8/2025

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

501-1,000 employees

Provides credit ratings and financial research

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$23Hourly

Horsham, PA, USA

Category
Commercial Banking
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Market Research
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Undergraduate concentration in any area, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Real Estate.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong appetite for knowledge, especially in data and finance.
  • Strong Excel skills.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
  • Gain practical knowledge about commercial real estate (CRE) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), including transaction structure and the underlying collateral.
  • Monitor the credit performance of CMBS transactions, including reviewing and assessing CRE loan and property performance.
  • Receive exposure to a multitude of relevant CRE and CMBS concepts such as discounted cash flow (DCF) modeling, developing property valuations, loan-level loss forecasts, financial statement and cash flow analysis, and market research.
  • Participate in database and efficiency projects, as well as research.
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 deliver independent and insightful credit assessments to help clients navigate complex financial markets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$14.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for ESG ratings offers growth opportunities for KBRA.
  • The rise of fintech and digital lending boosts the asset-backed securities market.
  • Growing securitization in emerging markets allows KBRA to expand geographically.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Moody's and S&P Global may affect KBRA's market share.
  • Fintech companies' alternative credit scoring models could disrupt traditional methodologies.
  • Regulatory scrutiny may increase compliance costs for KBRA.

What makes Kroll Bond Rating Agency unique

  • KBRA is a Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO), ensuring credibility.
  • They offer specialized research and analytical services, enhancing their value proposition.
  • KBRA's focus on structured finance sets them apart in the credit rating industry.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Family and Disability Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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