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Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)

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Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)

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London, Greater London, England, GBR

Mid level

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London, Greater London, England, GBR

Mid level

Join the Funds Ratings team to assist with credit research on funds, develop rating tools, and participate in fund management meetings.

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Position Title: Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London, England

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the London 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

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 UK is located at 1st Floor, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, London W1H 5BT, England

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