RMBS – Analyst/Senior Analyst/Associate (NY, Chicago)

• Perform transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees.
• Prepare and contribute to individual transaction reports for publication.
• Assist in the publication of market commentaries related to topical events or research.
• Engage in ongoing surveillance of rated transactions and updating ratings as warranted.
• Attend and participate in seller/servicer due diligence (which, in some cases, may require travel).

• B.A. / B.S. degree in a relevant field of study.
• Analyst level: zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in performing credit analysis within the RMBS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment.
• Senior Analyst/Associate level: Either a minimum of two (2) or more years of experience in performing credit analysis within the RMBS sector at a Rating Agency, Buy-Side Investor, Credit Research, or similar environment or an advanced degree such as an MBA.
• Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process).
• Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample on request).
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
• VBA, Python, R and SQL skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with resi-mortgage datasets and tools such as CoreLogic, Fannie/Freddie Single Family Data, Intex etc. is a plus.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $95,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

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.

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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