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Funds Ratings - Associate Director (Dublin)

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KBRA

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You must lead credit ratings, assess credit risk, excel in writing and presentations, collaborate across sectors, and have 6+ years in fund finance. Advanced Excel and detail orientation are critical.
  • You will lead credit ratings, conduct research, assess credit risk, present findings, collaborate with experts, manage diligence meetings, and develop analytical tools for fund debt structures.

Requirements

  • - Ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles.
  • - Lead or contribute to speaking, publishing, and networking efforts to expand KBRA's position as a thought leader in the growing global fund finance sector.
  • - Extensive knowledge and comfort assessing credit risk across a wide variety of investment strategies and transaction structures.
  • - Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to distill complex topics into reasoned opinions and recommendations for internal credit committee presentations as well as externally published reports.
  • - Excellent presentation skills with experience in small and large group settings
  • - Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, financial institutions, and structured credit.
  • - Ability to plan, conduct and lead on-site diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment expertise, risk management skills, operational processes and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
  • - Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.
  • - Bachelor's degree required and advanced degree preferred.
  • - Six (6) or more years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund finance, investing or structured finance cashflow modeling a significant plus. Advanced graduate degree or CFA designation a plus.
  • - Ability to work, lead, and seamlessly integrate in a highly collegial, dynamic, and innovative work environment.
  • - Multi-task with an ability to work on multiple transaction at the same time is critical.
  • - Effective verbal communications skills.
  • - Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.
  • - Proficiency in Advanced Excel for conducting credit and cash flow modeling.
  • - Extremely high attention to detail.
  • - Self-starter and an ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
  • - Comfortable in a multinational environment.
  • - Willing and able to travel freely around the EU and UK.
  • - Flexible with regards to participating in meetings at non-standard hours to meet deliverables.
  • - Ability to speak multiple languages is most helpful.

Responsibilities

  • - Ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles.
  • - Lead or contribute to speaking, publishing, and networking efforts to expand KBRA's position as a thought leader in the growing global fund finance sector.
  • - Extensive knowledge and comfort assessing credit risk across a wide variety of investment strategies and transaction structures.
  • - Exceptional writing skills with demonstrated ability to distill complex topics into reasoned opinions and recommendations for internal credit committee presentations as well as externally published reports.
  • - Excellent presentation skills with experience in small and large group settings.
  • - Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, financial institutions, and structured credit.
  • - Ability to plan, conduct and lead on-site diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment expertise, risk management skills, operational processes and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
  • - Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures.

FAQs

What is the position title for this job?

The position title is Associate Director in Funds Ratings.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Dublin, Ireland.

What type of employment is this position?

This position is full-time employment.

What entity is hiring for this position?

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited (KBRA Europe) is hiring for this position.

What are the key responsibilities of the Associate Director?

The key responsibilities include leading the credit ratings process, contributing to published and networking efforts, assessing credit risk, conducting on-site diligence meetings, and developing rating and analytical tools.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A bachelor's degree is required, and an advanced degree or CFA designation is preferred.

How many years of work experience are needed for applicants?

Applicants should have six or more years of work experience as a credit analyst, particularly in fund finance or structured finance.

What specific skills are emphasized for this position?

Key skills include exceptional writing and presentation skills, proficiency in Advanced Excel, attention to detail, effective verbal communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Is travel a requirement for this job?

Yes, candidates must be willing and able to travel freely around the EU and UK.

Is it necessary to speak multiple languages for this role?

Yes, the ability to speak multiple languages is considered helpful.

What is the work environment like at KBRA?

The work environment at KBRA is described as highly collegial, dynamic, and innovative.

Are there opportunities for thought leadership in this role?

Yes, the Associate Director will have opportunities to lead and contribute to thought leadership efforts within the global fund finance sector.

KBRA

We're a global rating agency providing transparent, timely credit ratings and research through an innovative approach.

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

KBRA was established in 2010 in an effort to restore trust in credit ratings by creating new standards for assessing risk and by offering accurate and transparent ratings. KBRA provides the investment community with an alternative solution by delivering timely and in-depth research. KBRA is a full service global rating agency whose mission is to set a standard of excellence and integrity.