European Research Director (Dublin)

Job Description

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is seeking a European Research Director in Dublin. This role involves working within KBRA EU’s credit ratings group and assisting KBRA’s global Credit Policy team in evaluating rating methodologies. The Research Director will be a member of the KBRA EU ratings unit and will also assist KBRA’s global Credit Policy function. The ratings unit is responsible for producing EU credit research and ratings. The Credit Policy function is responsible for establishing and monitoring processes related to determining and monitoring ratings.This resource will produce timely, comprehensive research relating to various EU asset classes, and will also assist the Credit Policy function in evaluating rating methodologies.Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze macroeconomic, markets and other data relevant to KBRA-rated issuers and transactions
• Collaborate with rating analysts to generate ideas and publish research across KBRA's structured and fundamental ratings units
• Support KBRA's global Credit Policy function by providing European insights and expertise and delivering targeted research projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Professional research experience in debt capital markets, structured finance and/or corporate finance
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills, with close attention to detail
• Demonstrated critical thinking , initiative and strong follow-through
• Proven ability to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines
• Interest in, and familiarity with, financial markets and economic data analysis
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong presentation, communication, and written skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and resources meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, the ability to take initiative and follow-up where needed

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