ABS Commercial / Esoteric Associate

Position Title: ABS Commercial / Esoteric – Associate / Associate Director (NY / Chicago)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, Illinois, United States

Summary/Overview**:**

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Commercial Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team. The position is open to candidates in our New York City Office or Chicago Office. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial ABS asset classes (including, for example, data centers, PDP oil and gas, communications infrastructure, equipment, or aviation); this is preferred, but not required. Successful candidates will possess an ability to be highly adaptable and show strong critical thinking skills. An Associate or Associate 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.

About the Job:

• Conduct and assist in transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Prepare and contribute to individual transaction reports for publication.
• Serve as secondary contact to investors and clients or structuring banks, working under the guidance and direction of senior team members.
• Assist in the publication of market commentaries related to topical events or research.
• Engage in ongoing surveillance of rated transactions and updating ratings as warranted.
• Attend and participate in seller/servicer due diligence, investor discussions, or industry events (which, in some cases, may require travel).

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study required.
• Associate level: Minimum of three (3) + years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
• Associate Director level: Minimum five (5) + years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
• Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)