Position Title: Funds Ratings - Director (London)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Summary/Overview:
KBRA UK Limited is seeking a Director to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the London office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds and other fund vehicles. KBRA evaluates financing instruments that support fund operations, enhance liquidity, and optimize capital structures. These include subscription credit lines, NAV-based loans and credit facilities, and feeder fund rated notes. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies and how funds operate, deploy capital, and generate cash flows.
About the Job:
* Lead new issuance rating process, including evaluating key factors such as an issuance’s capital structure, legal protection, collateral quality, cash flow dynamics, and the manager’s experience and track record.
* Interact with issuers, conducting due diligence meetings with issuers and managers to assess their investment process, experience, risk management skills, and overall ability to execute strategies.
* Prepare rating memos and new issuance reports, and make recommendations to the rating committees.
* Lead ongoing monitoring and surveillance processes and keep abreast of developments on outstanding issuances and ratings.
* Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
* Collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors to develop approaches to evaluating complex multi-assets strategies.
* Supervise and mentor junior team members to leverage their contributions while supporting their development of analytical and professional skills.
* Lead or assist with the development of analytical tools to standardize rating approaches and streamline new issuance and surveillance processes.
* Represent KBRA at industry conferences, panels, and investor meetings, engaging with market participants to share insights on fund ratings and credit trends.
* Assist with in-depth credit research and publications on new developments, trends, or topical subjects related to funds.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
* Eight (8) or more years of work experience in fund finance, investing, or structured finance.
* Experience with investment strategies in private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and asset-based lending facilities.
* Understanding of subscription lines, NAV financing, hybrid facilities, rated feeders, or other fund finance products.
* Experience reviewing legal documents and a strong understanding of liability structures, LTV/advance rates, payment priorities, and structural protections.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel is required to build and analyze financial models to assess asset cash flow projections and debt repayment under stress scenarios.
* Ability to assess creditworthiness of funds, assets, and counterparties; understanding how this applies to rating methodologies is a plus.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned credit memos and reports and present them to committees efficiently.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
* CFA or interest in obtaining CFA is a plus.
* Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
* A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office.
About Us
KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.
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