Associate Director/Director - Financial Institutions
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is seeking an Associate Director/Director to join its growing Financial Institutions team in Dublin. This role will focus on credit ratings and research primarily on European financial institutions, including banks, asset managers, and finance companies.
About the Job:
* Lead independent credit rating process for various types of financial institutions.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements to develop rating recommendations.
* Prepare committee memos, reports, and supporting analytical materials, including quantitative and qualitative assessments to support rating decisions.
* Present credit rating recommendations to rating committees.
* Maintain a portfolio of financial institutions to identify and assess significant developments.
* Collaborate with team members to produce comprehensive industry reports.
* Participate in management meetings with rated financial institutions.
* Attend industry conferences and external events.
You Will Be Successful If:
* Bachelor's degree in finance, business, math, or related fields resulting in strong analytical skills.
* Advanced degree/CFA or interest in obtaining CFA is a plus.
* 5+ years of professional experience in financial institutions, credit rating agencies, fixed income research, or capital markets.
* Relevant expertise in credit analysis of banks or non-bank financial institutions.
* Good command of financial statement analysis and international accounting standards.
* Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
* Ability to collaborate within a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
* Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
About Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited:
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Our Dublin office is located at One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland.