Job Description
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a CMBS New Issuance Director to join their team. This role involves transaction execution, credit analysis, report writing, and presenting analysis for credit ratings on various CMBS transactions. The director will conduct property site inspections, manage junior team members, and represent KBRA at industry events.
Responsibilities: - Conduct commercial real estate (CRE) property cash flow and valuation, and loan credit analysis.
- Lead end-to-end execution of transactions.
- Conduct property site inspections throughout the U.S. and related management meetings.
- Manage and/or mentor junior members of the team.
- Exhibit thought leadership by representing KBRA in conferences, issuer and investor meetings, and industry panels, as well as by publishing relevant research
- Lead or participate in development of frameworks and methodologies for emerging and esoteric asset classes/transaction types.
Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
- 10+ years of relevant CRE debt underwriting or CMBS securitization experience.
- Credit / underwriting experience across multiple CRE property types
- Proficient in conducting extensive analysis in Excel
- Possess strong oral and written communications skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to quality.
- Ability to multi-task and manage through multiple compressed timelines.
- Be able to work both independently and in a highly collaborative inter-dependent team environment.
Benefits: - Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program