# Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London) at KBRA

Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London) at KBRA in London, United Kingdom. Hybrid, full-time. Posted March 19, 2025.

- Company: KBRA
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2025-03-19
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/7910902002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/funds-ratings-associate-associate-director-london-kbra-5v8rx6

## Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
- Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.
- 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 oral and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
- 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 - Associate / Associate Director (London)Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK LimitedEmployment Type: Full-timeLocation: London, EnglandSummary/Overview:Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited** is seeking an **Associate/Associate Director **to join our growing **Funds Ratings** team in the **London **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.

- Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.

**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.

- Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a **credit analyst** with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.

- 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 oral and written communications skills. 

- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.

- 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 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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at 1st Floor, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, London W1H 5BT, England

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