Research Analyst – Structured Finance (NY)

Position Title: Research Analyst – Structured Finance (NY) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC Employment Type: Full-time Location: New York, NY Summary/Overview : KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking a Research Analyst for our Structured Finance team in the New York office. This individual will assist in the creation and publication of timely and insightful research reports covering the ABS, RMBS, CMBS, and Structured Credit markets. About the Job: Maintain and publish KBRA’s Structured Finance Performance Indices. Collect, maintain, and manage the data sets and databases used to support structured finance research. Assist in drafting topical research reports across structured finance markets for external publication. Travel as needed, up to 5% annually. You will be successful in this role if you have: B.A. or B.S. degree required. Minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Advanced Excel skills required; SQL, other coding skills, and familiarity with AI tools preferred. Ability to take initiative and work independently, while also collaborating effectively with internal partners. Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. 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 $80,000 to $90,000 . 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. #LI-DG1 #LI-HYBRID