Private Credit/Leveraged Finance - Research Analyst

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

Kbra - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBRA Analytics is seeking a Private Credit/Leveraged Finance Research Analyst to join their KBRA Direct Lending Deals group in New York. The analyst will be responsible for processing terms and rankings for the private credit/senior debt market, providing support for external clients, and monitoring industry events. This role is critical for producing research and ranking reports, enhancing data products, and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process, audit and monitor data in an organized and efficient manner.
• Produce research and ranking reports plus market commentary on key aspects of private credit markets.
• Track growth & evolution of data; compare market segments.
• Establish contacts in the private credit market landscape.
• Generate ideas to enhance the data product, increase automation, and optimize processes.
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely manner; manage custom requests; maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, business analytics, mathematics, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the private credit area including supporting origination, structuring, research, or other capacities.
• Experience navigating idiosyncrasies in private credit terms including pricing and structures.
• Demonstrated understanding of private credit lender landscape and funding vehicles including CLOs and BDCs.
• Understanding of differing reporting patterns for BDC financial statements and schedules of investments.
• Knowledge of SEC filing forms.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and macros.
• A deep understanding of how both origination platforms and buyside/investor clients use financial data.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Paid family and disability leave
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program