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# Project Finance & Infrastructure - Director / Senior Director (NY) at KBRA

- **Company:** KBRA
- **Location:** New York New York, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/8694050002

## Job description

Position Title: Project Finance & Infrastructure - Director / Senior Director (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a Director or Senior Director to join its Project Finance & Infrastructure Ratings team within the Project Finance & Infrastructure group. The successful candidate will lead and oversee new rating assignments and ongoing surveillance across a range of project finance and infrastructure sectors.

The role carries senior analytical responsibility for complex and high-profile transactions, including development of rating recommendations, leadership of rating committee discussions, and oversight of portfolio surveillance. The successful candidate will also provide sector and methodological leadership, maintain senior-level relationships with market participants, mentor and develop analytical staff, and contribute to the strategic growth of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure franchise. This position is based in KBRA’s New York City office.

About the Job:

- Lead the analysis of complex and high-profile new rating assignments and oversee ongoing surveillance across project finance and infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, transportation, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
- Provide senior analytical oversight of project cash flows, financial models, transaction structures, legal and contractual frameworks, engineering and technical considerations, and other material credit factors.
- Direct the review and challenge of sponsor financial models and the development of independent analytical cases, sensitivities, and downside stress scenarios.
- Lead the assessment of construction, operational, counterparty, regulatory, market, refinancing, and other material project risks and determine their impact on credit quality.
- Develop final analytical recommendations and chair or serve as lead presenter for rating committees on complex project finance and infrastructure transactions.
- Review and provide senior analytical oversight of rating reports, press releases, surveillance reports, and other rating-related publications.
- Oversee surveillance strategy for an assigned portfolio, ensuring timely identification and assessment of material credit developments and appropriate rating actions.
- Lead senior-level analytical interactions with issuers, project sponsors, developers, lenders, institutional investors, financial advisors, and other market participants.
- Lead analytical coverage of one or more project finance and infrastructure sectors and identify emerging risks, structural developments, and market trends.
- Lead or make significant contributions to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies, criteria, analytical frameworks, and processes, while promoting analytical consistency across the team.
- Develop and publish sector research, market commentary, and thought leadership.
- Represent KBRA at conferences, webinars, investor meetings, and other industry events.
- Mentor and develop Analysts, Senior Analysts, Associates, and Associate Directors and support recruiting, training, and talent development. Contribute to strategic initiatives and the continued development of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure platform.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

- Bachelors degree required
- Lead complex and high-profile new rating assignments across project finance and infrastructure sectors, including renewable energy, conventional power, transportation, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and public-private partnerships (PPPs).
- Provide senior analytical oversight of project cash flows, financial models, transaction structures, legal and contractual frameworks, technical considerations, and key construction, operational, counterparty, regulatory, market, and refinancing risks.
- Direct the review and challenge of sponsor financial models and the development of independent analytical cases, sensitivities, and downside stress scenarios.
- Develop final analytical recommendations, lead rating committee discussions, and oversee the preparation of rating reports, press releases, and other rating-related publications.
- Oversee surveillance for an assigned portfolio and lead analytical coverage of one or more infrastructure sectors, including identification of emerging credit risks, structural developments, and market trends.
- Lead senior-level analytical interactions with issuers, project sponsors, developers, lenders, institutional investors, financial advisors, and other market participants.
- Lead or contribute to the development and enhancement of rating methodologies, analytical frameworks, and processes while promoting analytical consistency across the team.
- Develop sector research, market commentary, and thought leadership, and represent KBRA at conferences, webinars, investor meetings, and other industry events.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level analytical staff and support recruiting, training, and broader talent development initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and collaborate with Business Development and other internal teams to support the continued growth of KBRA’s Project Finance & Infrastructure franchise while maintaining appropriate separation between analytical and commercial activities.
- 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 $140,000 to $250,000. 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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