Ratings Attorney - Funds & ABS

Full-time

No

Employee assistance program
Casual dress code

H1 Headline: Experienced Ratings Attorney for Funds and ABS at KBRA in New York or Chicago
H2 Headline: Join a Dynamic Team at a Leading Ratings Agency in a High-Stakes Role

Bullet Points:
- KBRA is seeking an experienced Ratings Attorney to support their Funds and ABS units in either New York or Chicago
- Work alongside ratings analysts to evaluate and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in structures
- Contribute to investor outreach, research reports, and methodology reviews
- Ensure the quality, accuracy, and consistency of KBRA's ratings
- Review financing and asset-level documents, identify potential credit impacts, and participate in due diligence and rating committees
- Must have 5+ years of experience in Structured Finance and/or Fund Finance, JD, and Bar admission in the US
- Strong communication, research, analytical, and organizational skills required
- Salary range of $180,000 to $230,000 with competitive benefits and paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with employer match, educational and professional development assistance, and more

Job Title: Ratings Attorney - Funds and ABS (New York or Chicago)
Location: New York or Chicago
Company: Kroll Bond Ratings Agency (KBRA)
Employment Type: Full-time

Introduction:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Ratings Agency, LLC) is a leading ratings agency in the financial industry, providing independent and timely credit ratings and research. We are currently seeking an experienced Ratings Attorney to join our dynamic team in either New York or Chicago. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside ratings analysts and contribute to the evaluation and communication of key legal and credit features in structures for our Funds and ABS units.

About KBRA:

KBRA's mission is to provide accurate, timely, and transparent credit ratings and research to the financial industry. Our Ratings Legal team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and consistency of our ratings by identifying and evaluating legal risks in transaction structures and deal documents. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments and contribute to investor outreach, research reports, and methodology reviews.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Ratings Attorney at KBRA, you will be responsible for reviewing financing documents and asset-level documents, identifying potential credit impacts, and coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues. You will also participate in due diligence meetings and rating committees and support the analytical team in preparing KBRA's market-leading rating and research reports.

Key Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have at least five years of experience in Structured Finance and/or Fund Finance, ideally with experience in Fund Investment, Consumer ABS, Esoteric ABS, and/or CLOs. A JD and Bar admission in the United States are required. Strong communication, research, analytical, and organizational skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Salary and Benefits:

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $230,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors. KBRA also offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive benefits and paid time off, paid family and disability leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, educational and professional development financial assistance, an employee referral bonus program, cell phone reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Join Our Team:

If you are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the financial industry, then KBRA is the place for you. Apply now to become an integral member of our Ratings Legal team and contribute to our mission of providing accurate and transparent credit ratings and research.

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English

JD and Bar admission in the United States

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
cell phone reimbursement

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