Position: KBRA Credit Profile (KCP) - CMBS Analyst

Entity: KBRA Analytics, LLC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Dresher, Pennsylvania, United States

Summary/Overview:

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) is seeking a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities analyst for the KCP group. The position will be based out of KBRA’s Dresher, PA office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor the credit performance of CMBS transactions on an ongoing basis.  This includes the review and assessment of commercial real estate (CRE) loan and property performance.
• Perform detailed cash flow analysis for CRE properties, including the review of borrower and servicer operating statements.
• Derive valuations for the 10 largest assets within each transaction as well as any distressed properties that serve as loan collateral. Asset valuations are derived utilizing multiple income approaches (such as DCF analysis, market-based, and direct capitalization) as well as researching comparable sales.
• Maintain monthly surveillance on a portfolio of CMBS transactions. This includes the preparation and presentation of analysis to peers and management as well as the publication of transaction reports.
• Contribute towards monthly, weekly, and topical research pieces.

Key Job Requirements:

• 0-2 years of work experience in commercial real estate or CMBS preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate
• A passion for real estate and analytics
• Strong Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment
• Working knowledge of the CREFC Investor Reporting Package (IRP) and Trepp a plus.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Salary Range: 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $75,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

KBRA Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us:

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) is our premier product platform for high quality data and advanced analytics. Our seasoned teams of industry specialists across each product provide unparalleled insight creating a foundation of deeper analysis and rapid discovery for users. KBRA Analytics is an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA). KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada, and with credit rating affiliates registered in the EU and UK.

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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 federal, state or local law.

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