Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join their Corporate Portfolio Finance team in New York. The role involves analyzing portfolios of middle market corporate loans, supporting fund debt transactions, and contributing to the preparation of credit memoranda and rating committee materials.
Responsibilities
- Support the analysis of portfolios of middle market corporate loans, including senior secured direct lending exposures
- Assist in reviewing transaction structures, including collateral composition, capital structure, and key structural protections
- Maintain and utilize financial models to analyze collateral performance, cash flow coverage, and basic stress scenarios
- Contribute to the preparation of internal credit memoranda and rating committee materials
- Assist in monitoring rated transactions, including tracking portfolio metrics, covenant compliance, and concentration limits
- Maintain transaction data, spreadsheets, and analytical tools
- Participate in internal discussions and, when appropriate, external due diligence calls with transaction counterparties
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or Math related fields
- One (1) to three (3) years of work experience in corporate credit analysis, private credit, direct lending, fund investing, CLO analysis, or structured finance
- Strong interest in middle market lending and private credit markets
- Basic understanding of corporate loan structures, capital structures, and credit analysis
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial modeling and cash flow analysis preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage time and resources in fast-growing company
- Experience with financial modeling and cash flow analysis
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity
Benefits
- A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and 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
Company Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.kbra.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
KBRA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 16 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 11 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.