Corporate Credit Assessment - Analyst / Senior… at KBRA · New York

Summary: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is seeking an Analyst / Senior Analyst with a strong accounting and corporate finance background to join their Corporate Credit Assessment Group. The role focuses on managing and analyzing corporate credit assessments and conducting fundamental credit analysis and research. Responsibilities: - Provide credit assessments on corporates based on an analysis of their financial statements. Write rationale to defend assessments and present analysis to internal and external stakeholders - Assist senior team members with key initiatives in areas including methodology development, research, project management and database development and maintenance - Collaborate on writing and publishing timely research about corporate credit trends, markets, and any other topics relevant to KBRA clients. Analysts are encouraged to bring ideas to their managers on an ongoing basis. You may see your work published on the KBRA website! - Work in partnership with professionals in other KBRA sectors daily to meet client deadlines and deliver the best-in-class work for which KBRA has been recognized - Develop a deep understanding of variables that impact corporate credit and credit risk. Gain experience and understanding in how market fluctuations directly impact a company’s bottom line and risk profile Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required - Analyst level: Zero (0) to two (2) years of investment research experience, or experience in similar financial analyst roles within a bank or other financial institutions - Senior Analyst level: A minimum of two (2) or more years of investment research experience, or similar financial analyst roles within a bank or other financial institutions - Significant prior experience or coursework in accounting and credit analysis - Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs - Keen interest in Credit Analysis/Capital Markets with a proven ability to learn - Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) and proven ability to work both independently and as a team - Experience or comfort with database management languages like SQL, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with accounting and financial statement analysis - Coding / Programing Skills including SQL, VBA, Python and /or R - Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus Required Skills: Accounting, Corporate Finance, Credit Analysis, Investment Research, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Financial Statements, Database Management, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, VBA, Python, R Benefits: A 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