Jobs at Kroll Bond Rating Agency

Support credit ratings for project finance and infrastructure transactions by analyzing cash flows, financial statements, debt structures, and contracts; perform model review, sensitivity and stress testing; develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools; contribute to credit memos, publications, and ongoing surveillance while monitoring portfolio performance and emerging risks.

Manage and maintain entity, transaction, security, identifier, and ratings reference data. Independently process standard and complex rating requests, resolve data discrepancies, support data quality and automation initiatives, document SOPs in Confluence, and collaborate with analytical and technology teams to improve processes and apply AI-based efficiencies.

Monitor and analyze corporate default events, maintain and rebalance proprietary credit indices, gather and verify issuer and transaction data, perform quality control on market data, prepare reports and summaries, communicate findings to stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements for credit market products.

The Director of Corporate Portfolio Finance will lead credit ratings, analyze corporate loans, conduct due diligence, and supervise junior members, ensuring strong financial assessments and reporting.

The role involves assisting in corporate credit analysis, monitoring transactions, conducting due diligence, and contributing to credit research related to middle market lending and private credit.

The Director will lead the credit rating process, analyze financial data, author sector research, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

The Associate Director/Director will assign ratings, analyze financial data, train junior staff, develop methodologies, and engage with clients in infrastructure finance.

The Associate Director will lead the credit rating process, analyze financial data, author sector-specific research, and develop methodologies in a dynamic finance environment.

Lead and scale KBRA's Business Applications function by owning SaaS and enterprise application strategy, governance, integrations, and operations. Provide hands-on administration and identity management, drive roadmaps, metrics, and vendor relationships, partner with business and security teams, mentor staff, and participate in on-call rotations and occasional travel.

The Associate will analyze financial statements and creditor agreements, conduct credit assessments, collaborate on research, and interact with clients to produce credit opinions.

Lead and scale the Business Applications function for enterprise SaaS platforms. Own strategy, governance, lifecycle, integrations, identity/access management, vendor relationships, operational metrics, and hands-on administration while partnering with business and security stakeholders and mentoring the team.

The RMBS Director will lead the analysis and rating process for residential mortgage-backed securities, engage with clients, and mentor junior staff, requiring strong analytical skills and extensive experience in RMBS.

Provide legal support to project finance and corporates ratings teams by reviewing financing documents, identifying credit impacts of transaction structures, coordinating with analysts, participating in due diligence and rating committees, and supporting preparation of rating and research reports.

Edit time-sensitive research, rating reports, press releases, and marketing materials for style, grammar, and accuracy. Proofread converted Word/Excel documents in the proprietary publishing platform, apply multiple proofreading methods, check figures/tables, track recurring errors, liaise with analysts and legal/compliance, coordinate with desktop publishers, document processes, and use AI tools to improve quality and turnaround.

The CMBS / CRE Research Associate supports research and data analysis in commercial real estate, producing reports and insights to inform ratings and market trends.

Lead credit ratings and research on banking institutions: analyze financial statements, prepare committee memos and reports, present rating recommendations, engage with rated institutions and investors, and monitor a portfolio for material developments.

The Head of North American Compliance oversees KBRA's regulatory compliance, manages a compliance team, and enhances internal controls and processes. Responsibilities include regulatory reporting, managing inquiries, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve compliance programs.

The Associate Director will lead the RMBS rating process, conduct cash flow analyses, prepare reports, and mentor junior analysts while interacting with clients and banks.

The Director will lead the ratings process for funds, interact with issuers, conduct credit research, and mentor junior staff while managing complex financial models.

The role involves credit research, developing analytical tools, preparing internal memos, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment.