ABS Commercial - Director (NY / Chicago)New York, New York

Position Title : ABS Commercial - Director (NY)

Entity : Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type : Full-time

Location : New York, NY

Summary / Overview :

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team in our New York office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience across commercial / esoteric ABS sectors (data center, equipment, communications infrastructure, aviation etc.) A Director within the ABS group holds an integral role on the transaction rating team, engaging in all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication and managing and mentoring junior staff.

Job Responsibilities :

• Conduct transaction analysis including originator / servicer evaluation, collateral performance and loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors on transactions.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees, and transaction reports for publication.
• Lead the development of rating methodologies (as necessary), and special topic and market commentaries.
• Surveil and monitor rated transactions and update existing ratings as warranted.
• Attend and participate in investor discussions or industry events (which may require travel).
• Manage a team of junior analysts, mentoring and fostering their professional development.

Successful candidates will possess the following :

Salary Range :

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $175,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits :

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.