# Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (Dublin) at KBRA

Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (Dublin) at KBRA in Dublin, Ireland. Hybrid, full-time. Posted March 19, 2025.

- Company: KBRA
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2025-03-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/7910969002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/funds-ratings-analyst-senior-analyst-dublin-kbra-v3zscf

## Requirements

- 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.

## Description

**Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (Dublin)Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe LimitedEmployment Type: Full-timeLocation: 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.

**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 UsKBRA **(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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