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KKroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
New York, United States3 months ago
140,000 – 250,000 USD
per year
Grade
Director
Work format
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
English level
B2, upper-intermediate
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Position Title: Project Finance & Infrastructure - Director / Senior Director (NY)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a Director or Senior Director to join its Project Finance & Infrastructure Ratings team within the Project Finance & Infrastructure group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee new rating assignments and ongoing surveillance across a range of project finance and infrastructure sectors.
The role carries senior analytical responsibility for complex and high-profile transactions, including development of rating recommendations, leadership of rating committee discussions, and oversight of portfolio surveillance. The successful candidate will also provide sector and methodological leadership, maintain senior-level relationships with market participants, mentor and develop analytical staff, and contribute to the strategic growth of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure franchise. This position is based in KBRA’s New York City office.
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.
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Lead the analysis of complex and high-profile new rating assignments and oversee ongoing surveillance across project finance and infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, transportation, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Provide senior analytical oversight of project cash flows, financial models, transaction structures, legal and contractual frameworks, engineering and technical considerations, and other material credit factors
Direct the review and challenge of sponsor financial models and the development of independent analytical cases, sensitivities, and downside stress scenarios
Lead the assessment of construction, operational, counterparty, regulatory, market, refinancing, and other material project risks and determine their impact on credit quality
Develop final analytical recommendations and chair or serve as lead presenter for rating committees on complex project finance and infrastructure transactions
Review and provide senior analytical oversight of rating reports, press releases, surveillance reports, and other rating-related publications
Oversee surveillance strategy for an assigned portfolio, ensuring timely identification and assessment of material credit developments and appropriate rating actions
Lead senior-level analytical interactions with issuers, project sponsors, developers, lenders, institutional investors, financial advisors, and other market participants
Lead analytical coverage of one or more project finance and infrastructure sectors and identify emerging risks, structural developments, and market trends
Lead or make significant contributions to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies, criteria, analytical frameworks, and processes, while promoting analytical consistency across the team
Develop and publish sector research, market commentary, and thought leadership
Represent KBRA at conferences, webinars, investor meetings, and other industry events
Mentor and develop Analysts, Senior Analysts, Associates, and Associate Directors and support recruiting, training, and talent development. Contribute to strategic initiatives and the continued development of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure platform
Lead complex and high-profile new rating assignments across project finance and infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, transportation, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Provide senior analytical oversight of project cash flows, financial models, transaction structures, legal and contractual frameworks, technical considerations, and key construction, operational, counterparty, regulatory, market, and refinancing risks
Direct the review and challenge of sponsor financial models and the development of independent analytical cases, sensitivities, and downside stress scenarios
Develop final analytical recommendations, lead rating committee discussions, and oversee the preparation of rating reports, press releases, and other rating-related publications
Oversee surveillance for an assigned portfolio and lead analytical coverage of one or more infrastructure sectors, including identification of emerging credit risks, structural developments, and market trends
Lead senior-level analytical interactions with issuers, project sponsors, developers, lenders, institutional investors, financial advisors, and other market participants
Lead or contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies, analytical frameworks, and processes while promoting analytical consistency across the team
Develop sector research, market commentary, and thought leadership, and represent KBRA at conferences, webinars, investor meetings, and other industry events
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level analytical staff and support recruiting, training, and broader talent development initiatives
Contribute to strategic initiatives and collaborate with Business Development and other internal teams to support the continued growth of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure franchise while maintaining appropriate separation between analytical and commercial activities
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, New York, United States
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $250,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
Position Title: Project Finance & Infrastructure - Director / Senior Director (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 Director or Senior Director to join its Project Finance & Infrastructure Ratings team within the Project Finance & Infrastructure group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee new rating assignments and ongoing surveillance across a range of project finance and infrastructure sectors.
The role carries senior analytical responsibility for complex and high-profile transactions, including development of rating recommendations, leadership of rating committee discussions, and oversight of portfolio surveillance. The successful candidate will also provide sector and methodological leadership, maintain senior-level relationships with market participants, mentor and develop analytical staff, and contribute to the strategic growth of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure franchise. This position is based in KBRA’s New York City office.
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Salary Range:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $250,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
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.
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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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