Project Finance & Infrastructure - Senior Director (NY)

Position Title: Senior Director

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing and overseeing credit risk analysis of infrastructure and energy companies and projects and supporting KBRA’s expansion efforts.
• Assign new ratings and providing surveillance for complex infrastructure and energy project finance transactions, including: forecasting future performance using mathematical models; leading the rating process by preparing internal credit reports and submissions for rating committees, analyzing cash flows, and evaluating the legal, contractual, and technical aspects of a project; and developing projects based on mathematical models to confirm the ability of financial models to assess credit risk.
• Identify, approach, and connect KBRA with potential partners to enable KBRA to enter the Latin American market through an alliance, joint venture, or acquisition.
• Monitor and liaise with contacts in local Latin American markets for further brand development and business expansion.
• Oversee annual credit review of portfolio ratings.
• Train junior members of the team on credit, legal, and structural analysis of infrastructure transactions.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Develop rating methodology for new asset types and new jurisdictions where KBRA has not previously rated transactions.
• Facilitate client relationships with project sponsors.
• Attend industry conferences and seminars to promote KBRA.
• Share KBRA’s credit view with investors on existing transactions and market developments.
• Write research pieces on the status of the project finance market.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, management, or related field.
• 7 years of prior experience in the offered role or 7 years of prior experience as a credit risk analyst.
• 7 years of experience performing credit analysis in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or similar environment.
• 7 years of experience utilizing financial, statistical, and economic analysis skills for financial modeling and cash flow analysis.
• 7 years of experience writing research reports.
• 7 years of experience presenting research and analysis to senior committee members and C-Suite level staff.
• 7 years of experience creating and modifying project and infrastructure finance models.
• 7 years of experience using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and shortcuts, to analyze large datasets.
• 4 years of experience with deal execution or credit risk analysis of power and renewables project financings.
• 4 years of experience with deal execution or credit risk analysis of project and infrastructure finance transactions.
• Must successfully complete competency-based interview.
• Telecommuting permitted within a normal commuting distance of NY office.
• Must report to office 3 days per week

Salary Range:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $193,003-$270,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 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.

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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.