Position Title: Corporates – Senior Analyst (Chicago)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Summary/Overview:
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an Senior Analyst to join our growing Corporate Ratings team to focus on conducting fundamental credit research.
As a Senior Analyst, you will have the ability to formulate a view on various industries and support ratings across various sectors. You will conduct credit research on a variety of industrial and service sectors along with developing industry/sector expertise including key rating factors and key credit metrics. By leading a corporate credit rating process, including interacting with issuers, their bankers and attorneys, you will develop a credit opinion with presentations in writing and in person to credit committees. You will provide input into credit analyses for published and unpublished reports for issuers and investors and monitor a wide variety of companies within our growing Corporate Finance rating coverage.
About the Job:
- Support the rating process by preparing internal credit reports for rating committees, analyzing cash flows, and performing sector analysis.
- Provide research in relevant sectors.
- Assist in the development and evolution of rating methodologies and criteria.
- Participate in our outreach process demonstrating industry knowledge and understanding of KBRA methodologies at issuer and investor meetings.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- Bachelors degree required with field of study in finance, economics or management ; Advanced degree, MBA or CFA preferred
- Two (2) or more years of experience performing credit analysis in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or other similar environments.
- Strong interest and relevant experience in ratings, fixed income research, origination, or capital markets.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills are essential.
- Strong quantitative skills including advanced capabilities with Excel and proficiency in financial statement analysis.
- Ability to work, lead, and seamlessly integrate in a highly collegial, dynamic, and innovative work environment.
- Able to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
- 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 $85,000 to $100,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
- 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)
- 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelors degree required in finance, economics or management
- Two or more years of experience performing credit analysis
- Advanced degree, MBA or CFA preferred
- Strong quantitative skills including advanced capabilities with Excel
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroll Bond Rating Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroll Bond Rating Agency.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match—often immediately vested—and a pension program are part of the offering. These features strengthen long‑term financial benefits beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and paid family/disability leave are part of the package, with generous PTO available in many roles. This breadth of time off stands out within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A predictable hybrid schedule (commonly Tuesday–Thursday in office) and wellbeing resources are standard components. These elements support day‑to‑day flexibility and work‑life balance.
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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.
