Position Title: Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (Dublin)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Summary/Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited
is seeking an
Associate/Associate Director
to join our growing
Funds Ratings
team in the
Dublin
office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles. KBRA's growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of asset growth and income generation strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies.
About The Job
* Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles.
* Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
* Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.
* Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
* Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
* Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance.
* Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.
* Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
* Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.
* Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
* Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
* Effective oral and written communications skills.
* Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
* Extremely high attention to detail.
* Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
* Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
* Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Benefits
* A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
* Competitive benefits and paid time off
* Paid family and disability leave
* Pension plan
* Educational and professional development financial assistance
* Employee referral bonus program
About Us
KBRA
(Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) 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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is located at One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland.