ABS Consumer - Director (NY/ Chicago)
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Position Title: ABS Consumer - Director (NY/ Chicago) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC Employment Type: Full-time Location: New York, NY or Chicago, Illinois Summary/Overview
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Consumer Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team. The position is open to candidates in our New York City Office or Chicago Office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in consumer ABS asset classes (including, for example, Autos, Unsecured Consumer, Credit Card, or Student Loans). Directors and Senior Directors within the ABS group hold an integral role on the transaction rating team, engaging in all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication while also managing and mentoring junior staff. Senior Directors often are expected to serve as thought leaders within their subject areas.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct and assist in transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors.
Prepare and present credit memoranda to rating committees and contribute to transaction reports for publication.
Lead the development of new rating methodologies (as necessary), as well as topical research and market commentaries.
Surveil and monitor outstanding transactions, updating ratings as warranted.
Attend and lead discussions at investor meetings or industry events (which may require travel).
Successful candidates will possess the following
More than ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including loan credit risk assessment and analysis of asset and bond cash flows.
Proficient with relevant financial modeling software (e.g. Intex)
Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample on request).
Exceptional attention to detail.
Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Salary Range The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $190,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
Competitive benefits and paid time off
Paid family and disability leave
401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
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.
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Position Title: ABS Consumer - Director (NY/ Chicago) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC Employment Type: Full-time Location: New York, NY or Chicago, Illinois Summary/Overview
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Consumer Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team. The position is open to candidates in our New York City Office or Chicago Office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in consumer ABS asset classes (including, for example, Autos, Unsecured Consumer, Credit Card, or Student Loans). Directors and Senior Directors within the ABS group hold an integral role on the transaction rating team, engaging in all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication while also managing and mentoring junior staff. Senior Directors often are expected to serve as thought leaders within their subject areas.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct and assist in transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors.
Prepare and present credit memoranda to rating committees and contribute to transaction reports for publication.
Lead the development of new rating methodologies (as necessary), as well as topical research and market commentaries.
Surveil and monitor outstanding transactions, updating ratings as warranted.
Attend and lead discussions at investor meetings or industry events (which may require travel).
Successful candidates will possess the following
More than ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including loan credit risk assessment and analysis of asset and bond cash flows.
Proficient with relevant financial modeling software (e.g. Intex)
Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample on request).
Exceptional attention to detail.
Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Salary Range The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $190,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
Competitive benefits and paid time off
Paid family and disability leave
401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
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.
More Info KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
#LI-DG1 #LI-HYBRID
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in KBRA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A "disabled veteran" means a veteran entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or a person discharged due to service-connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means a veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of discharge or release from active duty.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty during war or campaign.
An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who participated in a United States military operation with an Armed Forces service medal awarded.
Disability Status Select...
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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