REIT and Real Estate Fund Ratings Analyst - Director/Senior Director (NY)

Position Title: REIT and Real Estate Fund Ratings Analyst - Director/ Senior Director (NY)

Department: REIT

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking an experienced real estate investment trust (REIT) credit analyst to join its REIT/Real Estate Funds group in New York. Analysts in the group are responsible for initial ratings and surveillance of corporate-level unsecured debt of REITs, institutional real estate funds, and related CRE operating companies, both in the U.S. and Europe. Analysts are typically responsible for 10-12 credits, updating financial models, monitoring industry conditions and trends, participating in calls with senior management, and preparing annual ratings surveillance reports and committee memorandums.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in all elements of initial ratings and surveillance for corporate-level debt issued by REITs, institutional real estate funds, and other owners of commercial real estate properties in the U.S. and other count