Project Finance and Infrastructure - Associate Director/ Director (NY)

About the role

The individual will be responsible for assigning new ratings and providing surveillance for project finance and infrastructure entities (spanning the energy, transportation, and social infrastructure sectors, among others). The individual will complete the rating process by analyzing cash flows, evaluating technical aspects of a project, reviewing credit documentation, transaction structures, and financial statements, and preparing internal credit reports for rating committees.

Responsibilities

• Assign new ratings and complete surveillance for complex infrastructure and energy project finance transactions by: forecasting future performance using mathematical models; leading the rating process by preparing internal credit reports and submissions for rating committees, analyzing cash flows, and evaluating the legal, contractual, and technical aspects of a project; and reviewing and stressing financial models to assess credit risk.
• Train junior members of the team on credit, legal, and structural analysis of infrastructure transactions.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.
• Develop rating methodology for new asset types and new jurisdictions where KBRA has not previously rated transactions.
• Facilitate client relationships with project sponsors.
• Attend industry conferences and seminars to promote KBRA.
• Share KBRA’s credit view with investors on existing transactions and market developments.
• Write research pieces on the status of the project finance market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, management, or related field.
• 5 years of prior experience within project finance & infrastructure or 5+ years of prior experience as a credit risk analyst.
• Requires 5 years of experience: performing credit analysis in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or similar environment; utilizing financial, statistical, and economic analysis skills for financial modeling and cash flow analysis; writing research reports; and presenting research and analysis to senior committee members; creating and modifying project and infrastructure finance models; and using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and shortcuts, to analyze large datasets.
• 2 years of experience with: deal execution or credit risk analysis of power and renewables project financings; and deal execution or credit risk analysis of project and infrastructure finance transactions.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, management, or related field.
• Must have 5 years of prior experience within project finance & infrastructure or 5+ years of prior experience as a credit risk analyst.
• Must have 5 years of experience: performing credit analysis in a rating agency, buy-side, credit research, banking, or similar environment; utilizing financial, statistical, and economic analysis skills for financial modeling and cash flow analysis; writing research reports; and presenting research and analysis to senior committee members; creating and modifying project and infrastructure finance models; and using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and shortcuts, to analyze large datasets.
• Must have 2 years of experience with: deal execution or credit risk analysis of power and renewables project financings; and deal execution or credit risk analysis of project and infrastructure finance transactions.
• Must have familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Employee referral bonus program

Pay

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 to $175,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in the office)