# Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director \(Dublin\) - Company: [Krollbondratingagency]() - Location: Dublin, Ireland - Team: Funds EU - Posted: March 19, 2025 ## 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 ## Apply [Apply on Krollbondratingagency]() Canonical job page: