Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (Dublin)
KBRA · Hybrid
MeritLog read this listing from KBRA's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Hybrid
- Salary
- Not listed by source
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Math related fields or any subject that results in strong analytical skills.
- Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus.
- Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment.
- Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus.
- Extremely high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage.
- Successful progression towards CFA a plus.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.
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Job description
Position Title: Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (Dublin) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited Employment Type: Full-time Location: Dublin, Ireland Summary/Overview: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is seeking an Associate/Associate Director to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the Dublin office. The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles. KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of asset growth and income generation strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies. About the Job: • Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles. • Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures. • Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications. • Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies. • Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases. • Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance. • Assist in research for internal and publication purposes. • Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures. 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. • Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus. • Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment. • Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company. • Effective oral and written communications skills. • Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus. • Extremely high attention to detail. • Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage. • Successful progression towards CFA a plus. • Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus. Benefits • A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office • Competitive benefits and paid time off • Pension plan • Educational and professional development financial assistance • Employee referral bonus program 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 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. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is located at One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland. #LI-KS1 #LI-HYBRID
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