Financial Institutions Intern
Overview/Summary:
KBRA is seeking talented individuals to join our 10-week summer internship program, hosted from June 1 through August 6, 2026. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the market’s fastest growing credit rating agency and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. This internship will be based out of our Frederick, Maryland office and will be a hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office). The application deadline is October 31, 2025.
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Key responsibilities may include:
- Gathering, inputting, and analyzing data in support of team operations
- Assisting in surveillance & new issuance deal workflow
- Supporting analysts in the preparation of credit committee materials
- Testing analytical models and tools
- Working on credit reports
In addition to the work you will complete within your assigned department, there will be a capstone project that will include meeting a senior management team(s) of a financial institution and will involve authoring a section of a KBRA credit report at the end of the internship. This project is meant to be an opportunity to apply existing skills and knowledge as well as what has been learned throughout the summer. There will also be opportunities to interact with fellow interns through Lunch and Learns, social events, and other enrichment workshops.
About You
You thrive in an intellectually stimulating, growth-oriented environment. You are analytical, proactive, naturally curious to learn, and ready to take on challenges.
Successful candidates will possess the following:
- Undergraduate concentration in finance, accounting, business, or economics
- Exceptional attention to detail
- A strong desire to learn data and financial analysis
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with others in a collaborative environment
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
Base Pay
The anticipated base pay rate for the role will be $23/hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis by factors such as experience, level of education, skills, geography and other job-related factors.
Top Skills
What We Do
KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings.
KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research.
KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.
