At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and assess structured finance transactions, ensuring quality and accuracy in credit ratings.
- Company: Join Kroll Bond Rating Agency, a leader in credit ratings with a commitment to integrity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule, competitive benefits, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and innovation in the finance sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the finance world while working alongside top analysts in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years of experience in securitisation or structured finance.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is a global credit rating agency with a mission to set new standards of excellence, integrity and transparency and to become the trusted alternative in credit ratings. The market leader in private credit, KBRA is now inviting applications from motivated, self‑starting structured finance lawyers to join its growing European business and work on securitisation and other structured finance transactions across Europe, the UK and the US. The position will be based in our London office.
You will play an important role in the rating process, working across a wide range of securitisation and other structured finance transactions and assessing and articulating the credit impact of deal structure, documentation and other legal considerations. Key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing financing documents and relevant asset‑level documents
- Identifying the potential credit impact of transaction structures and deal documents
- Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
- Participating in rating committees
- Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market‑leading ratings and research reports
Unique among rating agencies, the members of KBRA’s Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. As integral members of the credit ratings groups they support, they contribute to research reports and methodology development and engage in investor outreach. Ultimately, the lawyers in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of KBRA’s ratings.
About You:
- Qualified lawyer with 4–8 years post‑qualification experience in securitisation and/or other structured finance
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate effectively with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent research, analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to work on multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining standards
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
