Corporates Ratings - Senior Analyst (Dublin) Dublin, Ireland Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited Employment Type: Full-time Location: Dublin, Ireland Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is seeking a Senior Analyst to join our growing Corporates Ratings team with a focus on conducting fundamental credit analysis and research across a wide range of sectors. The Senior Analyst will work in a highly collaborative team that liaises with internal and external stakeholders to produce high quality and timely corporate, infrastructure and project finance credit opinions. The Senior Analyst will also help conduct credit research on a variety of sectors, including analyzing and publishing trends, key rating factors, and evolving credit metrics. This individual will have significant interaction with senior management of issuers and their advisors. The position is based in our Dublin office. Job Responsibilities Support senior team members in preparing internal credit memos, analyzing cash flows, performing sector analysis, and publishing credit reports. Ability to analyze and sensitize complex Excel-based financial models is an essential requirement. Participate in issuer and investor meetings to explain KBRA methodologies and demonstrate understanding of industry trends. Participate in sector research for investors and lenders across private credit, direct lending, and public debt markets. Assist in the development and evolution of rating processes and analytical tools. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any subject that prepared you to be a thoughtful qualitative and quantitative analyst and a strong writer. Master’s degree is preferred. Two to three years of work experience as a financial analyst within a bank or other financial institution. Prior fundamental credit training (including financial statement analysis) is preferred. Ability to conduct due diligence and interact with clients as part of the rating process. Strong interest and relevant experience in ratings, fixed income research, origination, or capital markets. Strong quantitative skills including good experience with Excel and proficiency in corporate financial statement analysis. Able to work as an integral part of a team across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment. Manage time and resources in a fast-growing company. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills. Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus. A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office. Benefits Competitive benefits and paid time off. Pension plan. Educational and professional development financial assistance. Employee referral bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. As set forth in KBRA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Kroll Bond Rating Agency is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their Corporates Ratings team in Dublin, Ireland. This role involves conducting fundamental credit analysis and collaborating with stakeholders to produce credit opinions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 2-3 years of financial analyst experience, and strong quantitative skills. Benefits include competitive pay, pension plan, and educational assistance. This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, primarily in the office from Tuesday to Thursday. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Summary/Overview KBRA is seeking a Senior IT Support Specialist to join its growing technology team. This role will be in our Dublin, Ireland office. Occasional travel to current and future EU/UK-based locations may be required. This is a hybrid role which will require 3 core days in the office (Tuesdays through Thursdays) with the other 2 days as a remote work option. Upon emergencies, expectations to report to the office in-person may be required on non-core days. Rare weekend work may be required. About the Job You will be our senior on-site support technician responsible for the day-to-day support for our Dublin & London offices with 50+ employees in each location and growing. You will assist with onboarding/offboarding employees, video conference setups, and troubleshooting system/network/infrastructure issues when needed. You will act as first level support for KBRA EU/UK, whether our users are remote or on-site. A focus on remote support for our US-based employees is required (500+ employees). You will maintain our internal IT Support ticket queue along with the rest of the team and be responsible for immediately escalating issues to their appropriate team(s) when required. You will also be willing to assist EU/UK employees during emergency situations, which may be outside of typical work hours when required and available. What You Bring You can work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Detail oriented, project management focused. Strong problem solving, analytical, communication skills and have working experience and familiarity with the following processes, technologies & qualifications: 5+ years of experience working in IT support in a corporate environment required Ability to configure / setup workstations / desks, participate in office moves / relocations required Windows 11 / Office 365 installation & troubleshooting experience required Active Directory experience and understanding of Group Policy, DNS, DHCP required Strong understanding of basic networking/system troubleshooting required Strong understanding and experience with ticketing systems / escalation protocols required MDM / VPN experience required Vendor / Project Management experience required Familiarity with security applications / processes preferred Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus 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 2nd Floor, One George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2 D02 E440. Employment Information Position Title: Senior IT Support Specialist (Dublin) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited Employment Type: Full-time Location: Dublin, Ireland EEO Statement As set forth in KBRA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading credit rating agency is looking for a Senior IT Support Specialist for its Dublin office. In this role, you will provide day-to-day IT support for employees, assist with onboarding, and troubleshoot networking issues. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of corporate IT support experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with various IT tools including Windows 11 and Active Directory. This hybrid position requires 3 days in-office with potential weekend work during emergencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is seeking a Director/Senior Director in the Corporate Credit Assessments Group in the Dublin office. The candidate must have a strong accounting, corporate finance and high yield credit analysis background to assume a management role in a growing group, including serving as a senior credit analyst, managing junior credit analysts and contributing to the work process behind credit estimates and credit assessments. The candidate will focus on conducting and reviewing credit assessments of private companies based on financial statements, creditor agreements and Investment Committee Memos. Solid prior experience at analyzing creditor agreements and an interest in writing and presenting research are key job requirements. The Director/Senior Director will work in a highly collaborative team that liaises with internal and external stakeholders to produce high quality and timely corporate credit opinions. The Senior Director will also help conduct credit research on a variety of industrial and service sectors and develop industry/sector expertise, including key rating factors and credit metrics. The candidate will have direct involvement in KBRA’s corporate credit assessment process with significant interaction with senior management and executives at leading financial institutions. Job Responsibilities Analyze financial statements and creditor agreements to identify key strengths and weaknesses and use findings to inform credit assessments. Provide and review credit assessments on corporates based on an analysis of their financial statements. Write rationale to defend assessments and present analysis to internal and external stakeholders. Assist senior team members with key initiatives in areas including methodology development and research. Collaborate on writing and publishing timely research about corporate credit trends, markets, and topics relevant to KBRA clients. Analysts are encouraged to bring ideas to their managers on an ongoing basis. You may see your work published on the KBRA website. Work in partnership with professionals in other KBRA sectors daily to meet client deadlines and deliver high-quality work. Develop a deep understanding of variables that impact corporate credit and credit risk, including how market fluctuations impact a company’s bottom line and risk profile. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in any subject that supports qualitative and quantitative analysis and strong writing. Master’s degree preferred, including postgraduate professional certifications such as CFA designation. Minimum of 10+ years in an investment research or similar financial analyst role within a bank or financial institution with prior fundamental credit training (including financial statement analysis). Research experience is a plus. Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs. Ability to conduct due diligence and interact with clients as part of the assessment process. Solid understanding of capital markets with relevant experience in credit, fixed income research or capital markets. Direct experience in the private credit industry is preferred. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work independently and in a team. Prior managerial experience, with emphasis on growing and developing the analytical skills of junior analysts. Experience with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights and productivity is a plus. A flexible hybrid work schedule – in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 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. KBRA Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with ESMA. KBRA UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK FCA. KBRA Europe is located at One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland. Equal Opportunity KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Title: Security Operations Engineer (Dublin) Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited Employment Type: Full-time Location: Dublin, Ireland Summary/Overview KBRA is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join our growing Information Security team. This role will be based in our Dublin office and will work closely with global security team members across the United States and Europe to monitor security events, investigate threats, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. This is a hands‑on operational security role focused on security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and security tooling across KBRA’s cloud and enterprise environments. About the Team KBRA integrates security into all areas of the business and technology which has created a strong security culture. The Security Operations team works closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to identify and respond to security threats while continuously improving the organization’s security posture. This role will collaborate with security team members across multiple regions and contribute to maintaining monitoring coverage and incident response capability across KBRA’s global environment. About the Role As a Security Operations Engineer , you will play a key role in building and improving KBRA’s security detection and response capabilities across cloud and enterprise environments. This role focuses on engineering effective monitoring, developing detection logic, and streamlining investigation workflows to improve security visibility, reduce operational noise and support business operations. You will design and enhance security monitoring across systems, applications, and cloud platforms, ensuring meaningful alerts are generated and security risks are quickly identified and addressed. Working closely with infrastructure and engineering teams, you will help strengthen KBRA’s security posture by improving controls, automating operational processes, and supporting incident response activities when security events occur. You will also partner with internal teams to resolve the impact of security controls (e.g., blocked access, email, or endpoint restrictions), ensuring security measures support, rather than disrupt, business operations. About the Job Design, implement, and improve security monitoring and detection capabilities across KBRA’s cloud and enterprise environments, with a focus on AWS and Azure control‑plane activity and identity‑based threats. Engineer automation and scripting solutions to streamline investigations, alert enrichment, and operational workflows within the security operations environment. Leverage automation and AI‑assisted tools to improve research, threat analysis, and operational efficiency within the security program. Support internal users by resolving security control impacts , including investigating and remediating blocked activity (e.g., web proxy, email, endpoint controls) to restore business operations. Investigate security incidents and suspicious activity across cloud, endpoint, and network environments, partnering with infrastructure and engineering teams to determine root cause and implement durable fixes. Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, security misconfigurations, and architectural weaknesses. Enhance visibility across AWS and Azure environments , including monitoring identity activity, API usage, and cloud security posture signals. Support and improve vulnerability management processes , helping prioritize risk, validate exposures, and coordinate remediation with system owners. Integrate and optimize security technologies including SIEM, EDR, proxy, DLP, vulnerability management, and cloud‑native monitoring platforms. Participate in incident response activities , helping coordinate investigations and response efforts across infrastructure, engineering, and security teams. Develop operational playbooks, detection documentation, and investigation procedures to improve repeatability and response speed. Contribute to security awareness initiatives , including phishing simulations and internal security education. Assist in developing and maintaining security standards, policies, and operational procedures. Participate in a shared on‑call rotation supporting security monitoring and incident response. You will be successful in this role if you have: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience 3+ years of experience in systems administration, network administration, security engineering, or security operations Hands‑on experience with security technologies such as vulnerability management platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), SIEM platforms, or intrusion detection systems Understanding of system, network, and cloud security principles Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Critical Security Controls, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Experience investigating and responding to security alerts and incidents in enterprise or cloud environments Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with infrastructure and engineering teams Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus Our Tech Stack Microsoft: Office 365, Active Directory Endpoint Security: Antivirus, EDR, Data Loss Prevention Vulnerability Management: Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys Security Operations: threat hunting, log analysis, detection engineering Infrastructure/Configuration as Code: Terraform, Ansible Programming languages: .Net, NodeJS, PHP, Python AI & Developer Productivity Tools: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and AI‑assisted tooling Hybrid Work Schedule Flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office. Benefits 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 2nd Floor, One George’s Quay Plaza, George’s Quay, Dublin 2 D02 E440. As set forth in KBRA’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A prominent credit rating agency is seeking a Director/Senior Director in Dublin to lead credit assessments and manage junior analysts. This role requires a strong foundation in finance and credit analysis, focusing on financial statement evaluation and stakeholder collaboration to produce timely credit opinions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and managerial experience being key. A flexible hybrid working model is offered, alongside competitive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading credit rating agency is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to enhance security monitoring and incident response capabilities. This role involves collaboration with global teams to investigate security events and strengthen overall security posture. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, over three years of experience in security operations, and familiarity with security technologies. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Title: Funds Ratings - 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 a 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 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. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies and how funds operate, deploy capital, and generate cash flows. About the Job: Lead new issuance rating process, including evaluating key factors such as an issuance’s capital structure, legal protection, collateral quality, cash flow dynamics, and the manager’s experience and track record. Interact with issuers, conducting due diligence meetings with issuers and managers to assess their investment process, experience, risk management skills, and overall ability to execute strategies. Prepare rating memos and new issuance reports, and make recommendations to the rating committees. Lead ongoing monitoring and surveillance processes and keep abreast of developments on the outstanding issuances and ratings. Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases. Collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance to develop approaches to evaluating complex multi-assets strategies. Supervise and mentor junior team members to leverage their contributions while supporting their development of analytical and professional skills. Lead or assist with the development of analytical tools to standardize rating approaches and streamline new issuance and surveillance processes. Represent KBRA at industry conferences, panels, and investor meetings, engaging with market participants to share insights on fund ratings and credit trends. Assist with in-depth credit research and publications on new developments, trends, or topical subjects related to funds. 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. Eight (8) or more years of work experience in fund finance, investing, or structured finance. Experience with investment strategies in private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and asset-based lending facilities. Understanding of subscription lines, NAV financing, hybrid facilities, rated feeders, or other fund finance products. Experience reviewing legal documents and strong understanding of liability structures, LTV/advance rates, payment priorities, and structural protections. Advanced proficiency in Excel is required to build and analyze financial models to assess asset cash flow projections and debt repayment under stress scenarios. Ability to assess creditworthiness of funds, assets, and counterparties; understanding how this applies to rating methodologies is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned credit memos and reports and present them to committees efficiently. Strong interpersonal skills to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment and effectively manage internal and external relationships. CFA or interest in obtaining CFA is a plus. Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company. Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus. 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 2nd Floor, One George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2 D02 E440. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An established industry player is seeking a Director for their Funds Ratings team in Dublin. This role involves leading the rating process for various debt instruments issued by funds, conducting due diligence, and preparing comprehensive reports. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fund finance and investing, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with experts across sectors, mentor junior staff, and represent the firm at industry events. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the credit ratings landscape while contributing to innovative financial solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
