Funds Ratings - Senior Analyst (Dublin)

<p>Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Senior Analyst (Dublin)</p> <p>Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited<br/><br/>Employment Type: Full-time</p> <p>Location: Dublin, Ireland</p> <h3>Summary/Overview:</h3> <p><strong>KBRA Europe (Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited)</strong> is seeking an Senior Analyst<strong> </strong>to join our growing <strong>Funds Ratings</strong> team in the <strong>Dublin</strong> 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. </p> <p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles.</li> <li>Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures.</li> <li>Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications.</li> <li>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.               </li> <li>Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.</li> <li>Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance.</li> <li>Assist in research for internal and publication purposes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Job Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.</li> <li>Two (2) or more years of work experience as a <strong>credit analyst</strong> with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.</li> <li>Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.</li> <li>Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.</li> <li>Effective verbal, written and presentation skills are essential. </li> <li>Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is preferred.</li> <li>Extremely high attention to detail.</li> <li>Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.</li> <li>Successful progression towards CFA is ideal.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>About Us:</u></strong></p> <p>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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is located at 6-8 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.</p> <p>#LI-DG1</p> <p>#LI-HYBRID</p>