Funds Ratings

2 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. Full time
Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (Dublin)

Dublin, Ireland

Position Title: Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (Dublin)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the Dublin 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.

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.
  • One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is preferred.
  • 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 verbal, written and presentation communications skills.
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is required.
  • 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.

About Us

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) 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 One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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