Financial Institutions - Analyst (MD / NY / Chicago)

Position Title: Financial Institutions - Analyst (MD / NY / Chicago)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Frederick, Maryland; New York, New York; Chicago, Illinois 

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an Analyst to join its Financial Institution’s Group. This position offers a successful candidate the opportunity to grow and advance as a ratings and financial institutions research professional in a demanding and dynamic environment.

About the Job:

• Ability to develop specialized analytical skills in terms of financial statement analysis including ratio analysis for a variety of financial sectors
• Demonstrated attention to detail skills and willingness to see that tasks are followed through to completion
• Play a key role in the production of standardized research and ad hoc reports including extensive use of Excel for data population and manipulation for use in published analytical reports
• Willingness to collaborate with analysts in disparate locations and learn new skills

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (with a preference for at least 12 semester hours or four courses in accounting if not an accounting major)
• Strong interest and/or relevant work experience in credit or financial analysis and/or, accounting,
• Strong proficiency with Excel including Macros, VLOOKUP’s, and Pivot Tables
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 - $90,000. 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

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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