--- title: '2027 Summer Intern - Corporate, Financial, and Government Ratings at KBRA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/2027-summer-intern-corporate-financial-and-government-ratings-kbra-new-york-g80jec4tqy2k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # 2027 Summer Intern - Corporate, Financial, and Government Ratings at KBRA - **Company:** KBRA - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/8787016002 ## Job description Corporate, Financial, and Government (CFG) Ratings Summer 2027 Internship Overview/Summary: KBRA is seeking talented individuals to join our 10-week summer internship program, hosted from June 2 through August 5, 2027. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience at the market’s fastest growing credit rating agency and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. This internship will be based out of our New York office. Interns are expected to be in-person four days per week (Monday through Thursday) and have the option to work remotely on Fridays. The application deadline is September 30, 2026. As an intern, you will be assigned to support one of KBRA’s CFG credit rating teams. KBRA’s Corporate, Financial, and Government (CFG) Ratings groups cover all non-structured finance business units. These include Corporates, Insurance, Financial Institutions, Funds, Project Finance, Public Finance, Sovereigns, and Transportation & Commercial Finance. Visit [kbra.com](http://www.kbra.com) to learn more about each sector. Key responsibilities may include: - Gathering, inputting, and analyzing data in support of team operations. - Assisting in surveillance & new issuance deal workflow - Supporting analysts in the preparation of credit committee materials - Testing analytical models and tools - Working on sample credit reports - Presenting mock transactions in committee style settings In addition to the work you will complete within your assigned department, there will be a capstone project to be presented to senior staff at the end of the internship. This project is meant to be an opportunity to apply existing skills and knowledge as well as what has been learned throughout the summer. There will also be opportunities to meet and interact with your fellow interns through Lunch and Learns, social events, and other enrichment workshops. ## About You You thrive in an intellectually stimulating, growth-oriented environment. You are analytical, proactive, and ready to take on challenges. Successful candidates will possess the following: - Undergraduate concentration in finance, accounting, business, economics, or real estate - Exceptional attention to detail - A strong desire to learn data and finance analysis - Proficiency in Excel - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with others in a collaborative environment - Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus. Application Process - Deadline to apply: Friday, September 30, 2026 - First Round Interviews: October 5 – October 16 - Superday: October 26 – October 30 - All interviews via Zoom Base Pay The anticipated base pay rate for the role will be $26/hour at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis by factors such as experience, level of education, skills, geography and other job-related factors. KBRA does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of KBRA as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) ## About KBRA ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: KBRA is a global full-service credit rating agency and provider of financial data and analytics, established to restore trust in credit ratings following the 2008 financial crisis. - **Entity Type**: Private (ownership details not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, USA - **Founded**: 2010 - **Founders**: Jules Kroll and Jim Nadler (co-founders) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Financial services – credit ratings, financial data & analytics, market intelligence - **Target customers**: B2B – institutional investors, issuers, underwriters, and other financial market participants - **Mission statement**: "Set a standard of excellence and integrity" – rebuilding trust in credit ratings through transparency, rigorous analysis, and innovation. ## Products & Services - **KBRA Ratings**: Full-service credit rating agency covering asset classes such as structured finance (ABS, CMBS, RMBS), corporate & government bonds, project finance, infrastructure, and funds. Provides timely, transparent credit opinions. - **KBRA Analytics**: Data and analytics platform offering tools for deeper analysis and rapid discovery. Includes: - **KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI)**: Data and analytics for the financial community. - **KBRA Credit Profile (KCP)**: A next-generation, data-centric credit analysis application. - **Credit Intelligence**: Advanced credit research and monitoring tools. - **KBRA Premium**: Premium insights and data feeds. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - 650+ employees - 96,315+ ratings issued - $4.78 trillion in rated issuance - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed; ownership structure is private. - **Growth Signals**: Global expansion into Europe, Middle East, and APAC markets (offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo); continuous hiring across ratings and analytics teams; strong headcount growth since founding. ## Competitive Advantages - **Trust & Credibility**: Founded post-2008 crisis with a mission to restore integrity in credit ratings – a strong differentiator against incumbents like Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. - **Innovation**: Data-centric applications (KCP, KFI) and a technology-forward approach to credit analysis. - **Global Reach**: Full-service capabilities across major markets (US, Canada, Europe, APAC) with a diversified asset class coverage. - **Culture of Integrity & Collaboration**: Emphasizes ethical behavior, teamwork, and transparency as core pillars. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding into new geographies and asset classes. - Deepen data and analytics capabilities through KBRA Analytics. - Attract top talent to build the “future of ratings and analytics.” - Maintain a strong compliance and governance framework to sustain trust. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative environment that values innovation, integrity, and diverse perspectives. Emphasis on employee well-being and community impact through “KBRA Cares” program. - **Work Policy**: Hybrid working model (flexible in-office/remote); remote roles available (e.g., Ratings Data Sales – Director, Lead Full-Stack Platform Engineer). - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health & wellness plans, 401(k) match and pension program, flexible vacation, tuition reimbursement for job-related skills, and professional development support. - **Career Growth**: Opportunities across Ratings and Analytics teams; 49 active job postings (as of search date) in locations including New York, Chicago, London, Dublin, Tokyo, and remote. - **Engineering Culture**: Technology roles in platform engineering, data engineering, and business applications – part of a modern, data-centric firm. ## Sources 1. [KBRA Company Overview](https://www.kbra.com/company/overview) 2. [KBRA Analytics](https://www.kbra.com/analytics/products/kfi) 3. [KBRA Careers](https://www.kbra.com/company/careers) 4. 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