Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)

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**Position Title: Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (London)** **Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited** **Employment Type: Full-time** **Location: London, England** **Summary/Overview:** **Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited** is seeking an **Associate/Associate Director**to join our growing **Funds Ratings** team in the **London**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. **About the Job:** - 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. - Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures. **You will be successful in this role if you have:** - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills. - Four (4) to Eight (8) 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 oral and written communications skills. - Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus. - Extremely high attention to detail. - Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage. - Successful progression towards CFA a plus. - Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus. **Benefits** - A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office - Competitive benefits and paid time off - Pension plan - Educational and professional development financial assistance - 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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at 1st Floor, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, London W1H 5BT, England . #LI-KS1 #LI-HYBRID