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KBRA Analytics – Operational Financial Data Senior Analyst

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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

$80k - $100kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the office.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
NoSQL
SQL
Business Analytics
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Two (2) or more years of business experience.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in economics, finance, business analytics, management accounting, mathematics, or related fields.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and exposure to IFRS and other international accounting and reporting standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
  • Experience creating and using databases such as SQL and NOSQL.
  • Understanding of differing reporting patterns for financial statements by jurisdiction and industry sector.
  • Understanding of interlinking of financial data with investment securities, corporate action, and market reference data.
  • Knowledge of SEC filing requirements and forms.
  • A deep understanding of how investor clients use financial data.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Experience working with third-party providers and across departments.
Responsibilities
  • Extract and standardize XBRL data from SEC financial filings to KBRA financial statement taxonomies in accordance with established methodologies.
  • Perform data quality assurances using various tools and data sources.
  • Troubleshoot and correct data errors and exceptions, including root cause analysis and overall problem management.
  • Manage deliverables and communication with third-party providers and vendors.
  • Procure content to support best-in-class coverage of the data set.
  • Formulate business rules for data validation based on market conventions and data relationships.
  • Generate ideas to enhance the data product, increase automation, and optimize processes.
  • Generate documentation and reports related to ongoing operations and projects, as required.
  • Utilize subject matter expertise to inform methodologies for data management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Exposure to one or more business intelligence tools, such as FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, Refinitiv, Bloomberg Intelligence preferred.
  • Familiarity with HTML/XBRL knowledge and basic programming skills is preferred.
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 comprehensive ratings, research, and analytical tools specifically for 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

$14.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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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