Financial Institutions - Associate Director / Director (Dublin)

Position Title:  Financial Institutions - Associate Director / Director (Dublin)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Dublin, Ireland 

Summary/Overview:

KBRA Europe Limited is seeking an Associate Director/Director to join its growing Financial Institutions team in the Dublin office. This role will be focused on credit ratings and research primarily on European financial institutions, including banks, asset managers and finance companies.

About the Job:

• Ability to independently lead credit rating process for different types of financial institutions.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements to develop rating recommendations.
• Prepare committee memos, reports, and supporting analytical materials including quantitative and qualitative assessments to support rating decisions.
• Present credit rating recommendations to rating committees.
• Continuously monitor a portfolio of financial institutions to identify and assess significant developments.
• Collaborate with team members to produce comprehensive industry reports.
• Participate in management meetings with rated financial institutions.
• Participate in industry conferences and other external events/calls.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, math or any related fields that result in strong analytical skills.
• Advanced degree/CFA or interest in obtaining CFA is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in financial institution, credit rating agency, fixed income research or capital markets.
• Relevant expertise in credit analysis of banks or non-bank financial institutions.
• Good command of financial statement analysis and international accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

 

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• Pension plan
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Cell phone provided

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 6-8 College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

 

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