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# RMBS – Associate/Associate Director/Director (London) at KBRA

- **Company:** KBRA
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/8879225002

## Job description

Position Title: RMBS – Associate/Associate Director/Director (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London

Summary/Overview:

KBRA is seeking an Associate/Associate Director/Director to join our Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) team in the London office.

About the Team:

Our RMBS team rates transactions spanning across prime, nonconforming, buy to let, re-performing, and non-performing asset classes, among others.  Our primary objective is to assign RMBS – Associate/Associate Director/Director (London)credit ratings and perform high quality work in a timely manner, which involves conducting collateral analysis, pool-level cash flow and structure analysis; and publishing our viewpoints based on our research and analysis. We pride ourselves on the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of our product.

About the Job:

- Lead ratings analyst for RMBS, which includes project managing the ratings process from beginning to end.
- Quantitative modelling of issuance structures and features and perform cash flows analysis using various applications or Intex.
- Prepare credit committee memos around analysis and recommendations. Write presale, new issuance and surveillance reports. Write commentaries and/or research reports on the RMBS sector across European jurisdictions.
- Manage expectations of internal stakeholders and external counterparties integral to KBRA ratings’ process and timelines. Communicate with market participants to express KBRA’s credit views and opinions effectively.
- Represent KBRA in operational risk reviews and/or conferences.
- Surveillance of rated transactions in RMBS and other asset classes.
- Apply and help develop KBRA structured finance methodologies to credit assess mortgage portfolios or other asset types.
- You will be supported by senior members of the team to enable on-the-job deliverables and learning & development.

The successful candidate will have:

- Bachelor’s degree required and advanced degree is a plus.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in RMBS or the rating process for similar asset types preferred.
- Good understanding of credit risk concepts, mortgage products and market dynamics on at least one European jurisdiction and/or the UK and reasonably developed quantitative skills.
- Have client-facing experience
- Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel, including VBA (Visual Basic for Application), as well as other platforms. You must be able to easily manipulate and format large data sets.
- The ability to provide analysis to senior staff in relation to financial structures, collateral analysis and underlying businesses.
- The ability to analyse, summarise and present complex issues concisely at committees and in reports.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) are essential.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and when necessary be able to work independently against deadlines. Good time management essential.
- Be willing and able to travel freely between the EU and UK.
- Working proficiency in a European language is highly advantageous Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

## Benefits

- A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- Pension plan
- 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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is located at One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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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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