Investor Relations - Associate (NY)

Position Title: Investor Relations - Associate (NY)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Summary/Overview

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Investor Relations Associate to join our dynamic and collaborative Investor Relations team. This role will primarily support the US Investor Relations team, contributing to initiatives that advance KBRA’s global investor engagement platform. This position will focus on Structured Finance (SF) and CFG (Corporate, Financial Institutions, and Government Ratings), including Private Credit.

KBRA’s Investor Relations function plays a strategic and entrepreneurial role in expanding the firm’s investor reach, developing data-driven engagement strategies, and strengthening relationships across a wide range of institutional investors. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor, technical proficiency, and presentation skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Why KBRA

This is an opportunity to join a strategic, collaborative, and fast-growing Investor Relations team that plays a central role in KBRA’s engagement with global institutional investors. The position offers direct exposure to senior leadership, cross-asset collaboration, and a clear pathway for professional growth within an entrepreneurial organization.

About The Job

• Support the execution of strategic investor outreach initiatives across multiple asset classes, contributing to both SF and CFG-related activities.
• Manage and analyze investor data and activity using Excel, Bloomberg, Green Street, other third party platforms and internal dashboards to identify engagement opportunities and inform outreach strategies.
• Maintain and enhance the team’s Salesforce records, ensuring timely tagging, updates, and accuracy of investor interactions and notes.
• Assist in preparing presentations, marketing materials, trip books, and recap reports for investor meetings, conferences, and outreach events.
• Contribute to the production of weekly and monthly investor summaries, highlighting key trends, engagement metrics, and cross-team activity.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across Investor Relations, Business Development, and analytical teams to coordinate data requests, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Help refine and improve data processes and reporting workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  
  

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in financial services, capital markets, investment research, or investor relations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create polished, professional presentations.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to grow within a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 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 $90,000 to $120,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday 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
  
  

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.