What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asset Backed Securities (ABS) Business Development - Associate Director / Director (NY) position at KBRA?
Position Title: Asset Backed Securities (ABS) Business Development - Associate Director / Director (NY)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Summary/Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is seeking an Associate Director/Director to join our growing Business Development ABS team in the New York office. This role offers the opportunity to build an exciting career while contributing to our rapid growth. The position involves supporting the Business Development team across Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS), including Consumer ABS as well as Commercial and Esoteric ABS sectors. Responsibilities include developing and executing all aspects of the business development process—such as creating presentations, managing client communications, conducting research, coordinating internal communications, maintaining databases, and performing other activities that drive the team’s marketing and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $180,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
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.
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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.
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Summary/Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC is seeking an Associate Director/Director to join our growing Business Development ABS team in the New York office. This role offers the opportunity to build an exciting career while contributing to our rapid growth. The position involves supporting the Business Development team across Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS), including Consumer ABS as well as Commercial and Esoteric ABS sectors. Responsibilities include developing and executing all aspects of the business development process—such as creating presentations, managing client communications, conducting research, coordinating internal communications, maintaining databases, and performing other activities that drive the team’s marketing and business objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Support Business Development team members with client relationship building and management
- Proactive and coordinated outreach and relationship building across the ABS ecosystem, including coverage of bankers, lenders and sponsors
- Work and coordinate closely with the KBRA’s Investor Relations team, and act as a liaison with the ratings teams
- Assist in market research projects to aid the development of sales efforts and strategies.
- Assist in the preparation and documentation of transactional contracts for client onboarding
- Organize and track the stages of business transactions, while working closely with both the analytic and commercial teams, as well as Senior Management
- Input and maintain client and transaction details in CRM system and other databases.
- Monitor and maintain historical transactional data for marketing graphs and statistics
- Coordinate with Legal and Compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements
- Attend related conferences to gather market intelligence and build relationships with current and potential clients
- Four (4) or more years of ABS banking, DCM or investor relations experience with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics, or Marketing.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of Bloomberg, Salesforce, and other market data software is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Assertive, organized, detailed oriented, creative, energetic and resourceful.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus
The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $180,000. 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
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.
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000