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# ABS Equipment - Director (NY / Chicago) at KBRA

- **Company:** KBRA
- **Location:** New York New York OR Chicago, IL
- **Posted:** 2026-01-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/8375539002

## Job description

Position Title: ABS Equipment - Director (NY/Chicago)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY or Chicago, Illinois

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency) is seeking an experienced credit analyst to join our Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) team in our New York or Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience across commercial/esoteric ABS sectors including equipment ABS. A Director within the ABS group holds an integral role on the transaction rating team, engaging in all aspects of the rating process from collateral analysis to report publication and managing and mentoring junior staff.

Job Responsibilities:

- Conduct transaction analysis including originator/servicer evaluation, collateral performance and loan pool analysis, modeling and analysis of bond structure, and review of legal structure and documentation.
- Serve as lead analyst and primary contact with clients, deal arrangers and investors on transactions.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of credit memoranda and presentation of transactions to rating committees, and transaction reports for publication.
- Lead the development of rating methodologies (as necessary), and special topic and market commentaries.
- Surveil and monitor rated transactions and update existing ratings as warranted.
- Attend and participate in investor discussions or industry events (which may require travel).
- Manage a team of junior analysts, mentoring and fostering their professional development.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

- Bachelor's degree required
- More than eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in credit analysis within the ABS sector at a rating agency, buy-side investor, credit research, or similar environment. Direct experience in equipment ABS is a must.
- Strong Excel skills (excel test may be administered as part of the interview process)
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
- Strong analytical skills relating to transaction evaluation, including asset credit risk assessment, and analysis of asset and bond cash flows.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent, well-reasoned credit decisions under time-sensitive conditions.
- Proficient with relevant financial modeling software (e.g. Intex)
- Strong oral and written communications skills (writing sample on request).
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- 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 $160,000 to $190,000. 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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## 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. [KBRA Job Board (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency)
5. [KBRA LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kroll-bond-rating-agency-llc)

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