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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

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work schedule requires in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
NoSQL
SQL
Business Analytics
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
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.
  • Exposure to one or more business intelligence tools, such as FactSet, S&P Capital IQ, Refinitiv, Bloomberg Intelligence preferred.
  • 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.
  • Familiarity with HTML/XBRL knowledge and basic programming skills is preferred.
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.
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 support clients in navigating complex financial markets by providing reliable credit assessments and insights.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$15M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KBRA's consistent release of detailed and timely research reports, such as the U.S. Bank Compendium and various ABS indices, demonstrates its commitment to providing valuable insights to clients.
  • The company's ability to secure high-profile ratings assignments, like the AA rating for the City of Los Angeles Power System Revenue Bonds, highlights its strong market reputation.
  • Specialized research offerings and analytical services provide additional revenue streams and opportunities for professional growth within the company.

What critics are saying

  • The highly specialized focus on structured finance markets may limit KBRA's ability to diversify its revenue streams.
  • Dependence on subscription services for revenue could be risky if market conditions lead to a decline in client renewals.

What makes Kroll Bond Rating Agency unique

  • KBRA's focus on structured finance markets like ABS, CMBS, and RMBS sets it apart from competitors who may have a broader but less specialized focus.
  • The company's subscription-based KBRA Premium service offers unlimited access to market-leading ratings and research, providing a unique value proposition for institutional investors.
  • As an NRSRO, KBRA's ratings are recognized and trusted, giving it a competitive edge in credibility and reliability.

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