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

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
NoSQL
SQL
Business Analytics
HTML/CSS
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 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

15%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

12%
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What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for ESG ratings presents growth opportunities for KBRA.
  • The rise of fintech ABS issuance allows KBRA to expand its ratings services.
  • Digital transformation enhances KBRA's research capabilities with advanced analytics and AI insights.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from agencies like Standard & Poor's and Moody's may impact KBRA's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs and operational challenges for KBRA.
  • Volatility in the real estate market poses risks to KBRA's ratings accuracy.

What makes Kroll Bond Rating Agency unique

  • KBRA offers independent and insightful credit ratings across various asset classes.
  • The company focuses on structured finance, providing detailed and transparent credit ratings.
  • KBRA's subscription services offer unlimited access to market-leading ratings and research.

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