CMBS - Senior Analyst (NY)

Position Title: CMBS – Senior Analyst (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) new issuance ratings group in its New York City headquarters. Analysts within the group are an integral part of teams responsible for transaction execution, including conducting, presenting, and publishing analysis for the assignment of credit ratings to conduit, single-borrower, CRE CLO, single-family rental, and other types of CMBS transactions.

About the Job:

• Conduct commercial real estate (CRE) property cash flow and valuation, and loan credit analysis in accordance with KBRA’s methodologies across all CRE property types.
• Present and defend the analysis internally to group leaders and in credit/ratings committees, and externally to banks.
• Assist in, and eventually lead, the preparation of internal credit memos, and externally published comprehensive transaction reports (presale reports).
• Assist with, and eventually lead, end-to-end transaction execution, under the guidance, training, and direction of senior team members.
• Travel, a few days a month on average, to conduct site inspections of properties located throughout the U.S., and document findings for internal and external use.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study. Advanced degree and successful progression towards the CFA designation are pluses.
• At least two to three years of relevant CRE finance experience, preferably in a credit underwriting or securitization execution capacity.
• 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 and dynamic timelines. Be able to work both independently and in a highly collaborative inter-dependent team environment.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 to $100,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• 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
• Cell phone provided

About Us:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

More Info:

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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