You need an undergraduate focus in finance, accounting, business, economics, or real estate, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, communication abilities, and a collaborative, self-initiated approach.

You will gather and analyze data, assist with deal workflows, support credit materials, test models, create credit reports, and present mock transactions in committee settings.

Accounting & Tax

Banking & Finance

United States

New York

Large

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 Structured Finance Ratings Summer Intern Overview/Summary:
 KBRA is seeking talented individuals to join our 10-week summer internship program, hosted from June 3 through August 7, 2025. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the market's fastest growing credit rating agency and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. This internship will be based out of our New York office. The application deadline is October 11, 2024.
 As an intern, you will be assigned to support one of KBRA's Structured Finance credit rating teams. Structured Finance (aka securitization) is a form of financing where assets are transferred to a "special-purpose entity," which issues debt that is independent of the asset originator. KBRA's Structured Finance Group has four broad sub-groups: Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), Residential Mortgage-Back Securities (RMBS), and Structured Credit.
 Visit kbra.com to learn more about each sector. 
 
 Key responsibilities may include:
 <ul>
 <li>Gathering, inputting, and analyzing data in support of team operations.</li>
 <li>Assisting in surveillance &amp; new issuance deal workflow</li>
 <li>Supporting analysts in the preparation of credit committee materials</li>
 <li>Testing analytical models and tools</li>
 <li>Working on sample credit reports</li>
 <li>Presenting mock transactions in committee style settings</li>
 </ul>
 In addition to the work you will complete within your assigned department, there will be a capstone project to be presented to senior staff at the end of the internship. This project is meant to be an opportunity to apply existing skills and knowledge as well as what has been learned throughout the summer. There will also be opportunities to meet and interact with your fellow interns through Lunch and Learns, social events, and other enrichment workshops. 
 
 About You
 You thrive in an intellectually stimulating, growth-oriented environment. You are analytical, proactive, and ready to take on challenges. 
 
 Successful candidates will possess the following:
 <ul>
 <li>Undergraduate concentration in finance, accounting, business, economics, or real estate</li>
 <li>Exceptional attention to detail</li>
 <li>A strong desire to learn data and finance analysis</li>
 <li>Proficiency in Excel</li>
 <li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li>
 <li>Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with others in a collaborative environment</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Application Process
 <ul>
 <li>Deadline to apply: Friday, October 11, 2024</li>
 <li>First Round Interviews: October 14 – 25</li>
 <li>Second Round Interviews: October 28 – November 1</li>
 <li>All interviews via Zoom</li>
 </ul> 
 
 Base Pay
 The anticipated base pay rate for the role will be $26/hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis by factors such as experience, level of education, skills, geography and other job-related factors.
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 Structured Finance Ratings Summer Intern  Overview/Summary:
 KBRA is seeking talented individuals to join our 10-week summer internship program, hosted from June 3 through August 7, 2025. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the market's fastest growing credit rating agency and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. This internship will be based out of our New York office. The application deadline is October 11, 2024.
 As an intern, you will be assigned to support one of KBRA's Structured Finance credit rating teams. Structured Finance (aka securitization) is a form of financing where assets are transferred to a "special-purpose entity," which issues debt that is independent of the asset originator. KBRA's Structured Finance Group has four broad sub-groups: Asset-Backed Securities (ABS), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), Residential Mortgage-Back Securities (RMBS), and Structured Credit.
  Visit kbra.com to learn more about each sector.
 
  Key responsibilities may include:
 
  Gathering, inputting, and analyzing data in support of team operations.
  Assisting in surveillance & new issuance deal workflow
  Supporting analysts in the preparation of credit committee materials
  Testing analytical models and tools
  Working on sample credit reports
  Presenting mock transactions in committee style settings
 
 In addition to the work you will complete within your assigned department, there will be a capstone project to be presented to senior staff at the end of the internship. This project is meant to be an opportunity to apply existing skills and knowledge as well as what has been learned throughout the summer. There will also be opportunities to meet and interact with your fellow interns through Lunch and Learns, social events, and other enrichment workshops.
 
  About You
 You thrive in an intellectually stimulating, growth-oriented environment. You are analytical, proactive, and ready to take on challenges.
 
  Successful candidates will possess the following:
 
  Undergraduate concentration in finance, accounting, business, economics, or real estate
  Exceptional attention to detail
  A strong desire to learn data and finance analysis
  Proficiency in Excel
  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with others in a collaborative environment
 
 
  Application Process
 
  Deadline to apply: Friday, October 11, 2024
  First Round Interviews: October 14 – 25
  Second Round Interviews: October 28 – November 1
  All interviews via Zoom
 
 
  Base Pay
 The anticipated base pay rate for the role will be $26/hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis by factors such as experience, level of education, skills, geography and other job-related factors.



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