Private Credit/Leveraged Finance - Research Analyst

Position Title: Private Credit/Leveraged Finance Research Analyst 

Entity: KBRA Analytics — DLD

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, IL

Overview

KBRA Analytics is seeking a private credit/leveraged finance research analyst to join our KBRA Direct Lending Deals group in New York or Chicago. The analyst will play a critical role in processing terms and rankings for the private credit/senior debt market and providing support for external clients that consume the data. This may include monitoring industry events and executing upon a variety of projects.  

Job Responsibilities

• Process, audit and monitor data in an organized and efficient manner
• Produce research and ranking reports plus market commentary with regular frequency on key aspects of private credit markets to support best-in-class coverage of the data set.
• Track growth & evolution of data; compare market segments
• Establish contacts in the private credit market landscape
• Generate ideas to enhance the data product, increase automation, and optimize processes
• Respond to client inquiries in timely manner; manage custom requests; maintain client relationships

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business analytics, mathematics, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the private credit area including supporting origination, structuring, research, other capacity
• Experience navigating idiosyncrasies in private credit terms including pricing and structures 
• Demonstrated understanding of private credit lender landscape and funding vehicles including CLOs and BDCs 
• Understanding of differing reporting patterns for BDC financial statements and schedules of investments  
• Knowledge of SEC filing forms
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros 
• A deep understanding of how both origination platforms and buyside/investor clients use financial data
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus

Submissions

Candidates are expected to submit contact information for two references of past experience. All candidates will be subject to a 60-minute written test to demonstrate judgement and writing skills.

Salary Range

The anticipated annual base salary range for these full-time positions is $75,000 to $95,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) offers high quality data and advanced analytics for investors and other market participants. The KBRA DLD team is the leading source of news, research and commentary in the US and European private credit markets. KBRA DLD’s seasoned journalists and specialists provide unparalleled insight creating a foundation of deeper analysis and rapid discovery for users. KBRA Analytics is an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA). KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada, and with credit rating affiliates registered in the EU and UK.

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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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.