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


• 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.



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