Full-Time

Non-Bank Financial Institutions – Senior Director

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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

$150k - $210kAnnually

Expert

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office)

Category
Corporate Finance
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 10+ years of work experience within a financial institution or rating agency.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and Excel skills.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze financial statements of 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.
  • Participate in industry conferences and other external events.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced graduate degree and/or CFA designation a plus.
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 specifically for the U.S. ABS, CMBS, and RMBS markets. The company's goal is to provide independent and insightful credit ratings and research 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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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

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
Business Wire
Jan 15th, 2025
KBRA Appoints Gordon Kerr as European Macro Strategist

KBRA appoints Gordon Kerr as European Macro Strategist.

PR Newswire
Nov 14th, 2024
Octane Completes $326 Million Asset-Backed Securitization

More than $4 Billion of Asset-Backed Securities Issued to Date. NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $326 million securitization ("OCTL 2024-3") collateralized by fixed-rate installment powersports loans issued through its in-house lender, Roadrunner Financial®, Inc. Octane has issued more than $4 billion of asset-backed securities (ABS) since launching the program in December 2019. This is the company's 12th ABS transaction. OCTL 2024-3 consists of six classes of fixed-rate notes: Class A-1, Class A-2, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E, which Standard Poor's (SP)* and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)** rated as A-1+/K1+, AAA/AAA, AA/AA+, A/A+, BBB/BBB+, and BB/BB+ respectively, in a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended

Business Wire
Sep 18th, 2024
KBRA Named Ratings Provider of the Year at Private Equity Wire U.S. Credit Awards 2024

"KBRA is honored to receive the award for Ratings Provider of the Year," said William Cox, Global Head of Corporate, Financial, and Government Ratings at KBRA.

ABL Advisor
Sep 1st, 2024
KBRA Releases CMBS Loan Performance Trends for September 2024

KBRA releases CMBS loan performance trends for September 2024.

PR Newswire
Jul 31st, 2024
Octane Appoints Steven Fernald As The Company'S First President

Experienced Executive to Oversee Octane's Successful Powersports and OPE BusinessNEW YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octane® (Octane Lending, Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has appointed Steven Fernald as President. In this newly-created-role, Fernald will take over the day-to-day management of the company's successful Powersports and Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) business in addition to his current responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer. He will continue to report to Jason Guss, CEO and Co-Founder of Octane. Steven Fernald, President and CFO. Fernald is a talented executive with almost thirty years of leadership experience in the financial sector. Since joining Octane in 2019, Fernald established the company's highly-successful  securitization program, which has produced eleven asset-backed securitizations in excess of $3B and AAA ratings from Standard Poor's (SP)* and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)**