Private Credit/Leveraged Finance - Research Analyst (EU/UK) - Remote

Overview

KBRA Analytics is seeking a private credit/leveraged finance research analyst to join our KBRA Direct Lending Deals team in either the Dublin, Ireland or London, UK office. The analyst will play a critical role in processing terms and rankings for the private credit/senior debt market and providing support for external clients that consume the data. This may include monitoring industry events and executing upon a variety of projects.

In Short

• Process, audit and monitor data in an organized and efficient manner
• Produce research and ranking reports plus market commentary with regular frequency 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 timely manner; manage custom requests; maintain client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, business analytics, mathematics, or related fields
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in the private credit area
• Experience navigating idiosyncrasies in private credit terms
• Demonstrated understanding of private credit lender landscape and funding vehicles
• Understanding of differing reporting patterns for BDC financial statements
• Knowledge of SEC filing forms
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

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