Funds Ratings - Associate (Dublin)

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Dublin
1-3 Years Experience
Financial Services
The Role
Seeking an Associate to join the Funds Ratings team in Dublin, Ireland. Responsibilities include credit research, developing analytical tools, and collaborating with experts. Requires Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field, 3+ years of credit analyst experience, and proficiency in SQL, VBA, and Advanced Excel.
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Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Associate (Dublin)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited
Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Summary/Overview:

KBRA Europe (Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited) is seeking an Associate 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. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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.

Key Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
  • Three (3) or more 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 verbal, written and presentation skills are essential. 
  • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is preferred.
  • Extremely high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
  • Successful progression towards CFA is ideal.


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 Europe is located at 6-8 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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Top Skills

SQL
VBA
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
536 Employees
On-site Workplace

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.

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