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Director of Funds Ratings (New York)

On-site Full-time $150K/yr - $175K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications: Significant experience in fund investment and credit analysis. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficient in relevant software tools and databases.

About the job

Position Title: Funds Ratings - Director (New York)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is actively looking for a Director to enhance our expanding Funds Ratings team in our New York office. This team is responsible for assigning and monitoring credit ratings for a variety of debt instruments issued by funds and similar investment vehicles. KBRA evaluates financial instruments that facilitate fund operations, enhance liquidity, and optimize capital structures, including subscription credit lines, NAV-based loans, and feeder fund rated notes. Our diverse ratings portfolio covers a wide range of investment strategies, such as fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, direct lending, real estate, infrastructure, and asset-based financing. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience and a strong interest in fund investment and credit strategies, understanding how funds operate, allocate capital, and generate cash flows.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the new issuance rating process, evaluating critical factors such as capital structure, legal protections, collateral quality, cash flow dynamics, and the manager’s track record.
  • Engage with issuers and conduct due diligence meetings to assess their investment processes, risk management capabilities, and overall execution efficacy.
  • Draft rating memos and new issuance reports, providing recommendations to the rating committees.
  • Lead ongoing monitoring and surveillance of current issuances and ratings, ensuring awareness of developments.
  • Develop and maintain complex analytical spreadsheets and databases.
  • Collaborate with KBRA’s experts across other sectors, such as project finance and structured finance, to innovate evaluation methods for complex multi-asset strategies.
  • Mentor and supervise junior team members, fostering their analytical and professional growth.

About Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is a leading provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. We are dedicated to delivering transparent and independent ratings that empower investors, borrowers, and the broader financial markets. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, KBRA offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration.

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