Corporate Credit Assessments - Associate / Associate Director (NY)

KBRA is seeking an Associate or Associate Director to join its Corporate Credit Assessments Group in New York. This role involves conducting and reviewing credit assessments of private credit companies, focusing on financial statements, creditor agreements, and Investment Committee Memos. The position offers significant interaction with senior management and executives at leading financial institutions and private credit lenders.

Key responsibilities include analyzing financial statements and creditor agreements to identify strengths and weaknesses, providing and reviewing corporate credit assessments, and writing rationales to support these assessments. The role also involves assisting senior team members with methodology development and research, collaborating on timely research publications about corporate credit trends, and partnering with professionals across KBRA sectors to meet client deadlines.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and, for the Associate level, a minimum of three years of investment research experience or similar financial analyst roles within a bank or other financial institutions. For the Associate Director level, a minimum of five years of such experience is required. Prior fundamental credit training, experience with corporate financial statements, and a keen interest in writing research are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are advantageous.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000 to $110,000. KBRA offers a hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in office), competitive benefits and paid time off, paid family and disability leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, educational and professional development financial assistance, and an employee referral bonus program.

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency committed to providing transparent and innovative credit ratings and research services. The company fosters a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.