Funds Ratings - Analyst / Senior Analyst (London) London, United Kingdom

Funds Ratings – Analyst / Senior Analyst (London)London, United Kingdom Position Title: Funds Ratings – Analyst / Senior Analyst (London) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited Employment Type: Full-time Location: London, England Summary/Overview: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limitedis seeking anAnalyst/Senior Analystto join our growingFunds Ratingsteam in theLondonoffice. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles. 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. 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. One (1) to Three (3) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is preferred. 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 verbal, written and presentation communications skills. Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is required. Extremely high attention to detail. Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage. Successful progression towards CFA a plus. 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 UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr