Job Description
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a Director to join their RMBS team. This role is based in New York and involves working on Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS). The Director will play a key role in the rating process, engaging with clients, conducting analysis, and mentoring junior staff.
The role involves:
- Interacting with clients, structuring banks, and investors on transactions.
- Conducting loan pool analysis and modeling bond structures.
- Reviewing legal structures and documentation.
- Preparing credit memos and presenting transactions to rating committees.
- Preparing presale and new issue reports.
- Supporting surveillance efforts for existing transactions.
- Creating and maintaining analytical tools.
- Contributing to the development of rating methodologies.
Requirements:
- B.A./B.S. degree required; MBA or CFA are a plus.
- 10+ years of relevant Residential Real Estate, Rating Agency, or RMBS experience strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Proficiency with Intex cash flow modeling software.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
KBRA offers:
- A 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.