Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)

<p><strong>Position Title: &nbsp;Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)</strong></p> <p><strong>Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC</strong></p> <p><strong>Employment Type: Full-time</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: New York, NY&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Summary/Overview:</u></strong></p> <p><strong>KBRA </strong>(Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC).&nbsp;is seeking an <strong>Analyst/Senior Analyst </strong>to join our growing <strong>Funds Ratings</strong> team in the <strong>New York</strong> office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies.&nbsp;</p> <p><u><strong>About the Job:</strong></u></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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</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><u><strong>You will be successful in this role if you have:</strong></u></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.</li> <li>One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is preferred.</li> <li>Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across discip