Project Finance & Infrastructure - Senior Director (NY)

Job Description

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a Senior Director to perform and oversee credit risk analysis of infrastructure and energy companies and projects, supporting KBRA’s expansion efforts. The Senior Director will assign new ratings and provide surveillance for complex infrastructure and energy project finance transactions. This role involves forecasting future performance using mathematical models, leading the rating process, analyzing cash flows, and evaluating the legal, contractual, and technical aspects of projects.KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO.Responsibilities:

• Assign new ratings and provide surveillance for infrastructure and energy project finance transactions.
• Forecast future performance using mathematical models.
• Prepare internal credit reports and submissions for rating committees.
• Analyze cash flows and evaluate legal, contractual, and technical aspects.
• Identify and connect KBRA with potential partners in Latin America.
• Monitor and liaise with contacts in local Latin American markets.
• Oversee annual credit review of portfolio ratings.
• Train junior team members.
• Develop rating methodology for new asset types and jurisdictions.
• Facilitate client relationships with project sponsors.
• Attend industry conferences and seminars.
• Share KBRA’s credit view with investors.
• Write research pieces on the project finance market.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, management, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in credit risk analysis.
• 7 years of experience in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or similar environment.
• 7 years of experience utilizing financial, statistical, and economic analysis skills for financial modeling and cash flow analysis.
• 7 years of experience writing research reports.
• 7 years of experience presenting research and analysis to senior committee members and C-Suite level staff.
• 7 years of experience creating and modifying project and infrastructure finance models.
• 7 years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• 4 years of experience with deal execution or credit risk analysis of power and renewables project financings.
• 4 years of experience with deal execution or credit risk analysis of project and infrastructure finance transactions.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 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.