Position Title: Director, Financial Institutions - Banking 

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Frederick, Maryland, United States

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an experienced Analyst (Director level) to join our growing Financial Institutions team.  This role will be focused on credit ratings and research primarily on banking institutions and is based in the Frederick, Maryland office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial statements of banks and other financial institutions for rating recommendations.
• Prepare committee memos, research reports, and supporting analytical materials.
• Work with other team members on the production of industry reports.
• Present rating recommendations to KBRA rating committees and participate in external management meetings with rated financial institutions and investor meetings/calls.
• Monitor portfolio of financial institutions for significant developments.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced graduate degree and/or CFA designation is preferred.
• Six (6) or more years of work experience within a financial institution or rating agency.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentations skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge and utilization of Excel.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Relevant experience in credit analysis, credit ratings and/or banking transactions.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $155,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Cell phone reimbursement

About Us:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

More Info:

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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