Insurance Credit Analyst / Senior Analyst (NY)
About The Position
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join its rapidly expanding Insurance ratings team. This dynamic and high energy professional will support all aspects of the credit ratings process for insurance companies and associated debt issuances. KBRA’s extensive and growing portfolio includes companies across all sectors of the global insurance sector including property/casualty, life, annuity and reinsurance. A strong candidate will have experience and interest in the insurance industry. The position is based out of KBRA’s New York City office. About the Job: Assist with all aspects of the credit ratings process including preparation of quantitative and qualitative analysis as well as active participation in team discussions. Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools to support financial statement analysis and evaluate debt instruments. Participate in on-site diligence meetings with management teams to assess their investment expertise, risk management skills, operational processes and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies. Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases. Leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as investment funds, financial institutions, and structured credit. Assist in research for internal and external publication purposes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that requires strong analytical skills.
- Analyst level: Zero to two years of experience in insurance, financial institutions, credit risk or fixed income investing.
- Senior Analyst level: Minimum of two plus years of experience as an analyst in insurance, financial institutions, credit risk, or fixed income investing.
- Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Effective verbal communications skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Extremely high attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all aspects of the credit ratings process including preparation of quantitative and qualitative analysis as well as active participation in team discussions.
- Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools to support financial statement analysis and evaluate debt instruments.
- Participate in on-site diligence meetings with management teams to assess their investment expertise, risk management skills, operational processes and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies.
- Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
- Leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as investment funds, financial institutions, and structured credit.
- Assist in research for internal and external publication purposes.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
