Funds Ratings - Director (Chicago)

Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Director (Chicago)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Chicago, IL 

Summary/Overview:

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking a Director to join our growing Funds Ratings team in the Chicago office.  The Funds team assigns and monitors credit ratings on various debt instruments issued by funds, and other fund vehicles. KBRA evaluates financing instruments that support fund operations, enhance liquidity, and optimize capital structures. These include subscription credit lines, which provide liquidity by bridging capital calls; NAV-based loans and credit facilities, which offer leverage against a fund’s portfolio assets; and feeder fund rated notes, which facilitate investment through debt instruments. KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of investment strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, direct lending, real estate, infrastructure and asset based financing.  A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fu