About

• Position Title: Structured Credit - Analyst (London)
• Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: London, United Kingdom

Summary/Overview

• KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking an Analyst to join our Structured Credit Ratings team in the London office with a focus on rating securitizations of public and private corporate credit. The Structured Credit team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various transactions including broadly syndicated and middle market collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), warehouses, private credit facilities, and other types of collateralized debt obligations (CDOs). A strong candidate will have experience and interest in structured finance, corporate credit, or other credit strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Support transaction analysis including portfolio default analysis, cash-flow analysis of transaction structures, and collateral manager evaluations
• Perform surveillance monitoring on existing transactions.
• Prepare credit memoranda and present transactions to rating committees.
• Assist in the development and publication of individual transactions reports, credit research and special topic and market commentaries.

You will be successful in this role if you

• Undergraduate degree with relevant coursework (business, accounting, finance, or economics) required.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience (rating agency, banking, credit research) a plus.
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Strong Excel skills. Familiarity with database tools is a plus
• Ability to multi-task, take initiative and work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work well under pressure and strive for the best results
• 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
• Paid family and disability leave
• 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 Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.
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