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At Redpin we simplify life's most important payments. Buying a new property overseas can be a stressful time, especially when it comes to moving your money. Through our Currencies Direct and TorFX brands we've been helping people do just that for over 25 years. With recent investment we're now on a mission to build a new range of digital products and services that will make moving money Internationally for Real Estate purchases even easier. We’re on a mission to become the solution for Real Estate & B2B payments everywhere. To do this, we are transitioning our business from a horizontal FX platform to a verticalized, embedded software company, as we look to the future and Redpin 2.0

Due to business growth we’re now seeking a field based Business Development Manager to cover our legal business in and around Dublin.  This role supports our highly successful and well established Currencies Direct business. 

This role is remote in Dublin- we’re ideally seeking candidates based in the city or in the surrounding counties 

What You'll Do

• Identifying & onboarding new partnership opportunities via proactive sales methods, with the aim of acquiring new clients and generating profit from their currency transfers.
• Outbound sales to new partnership opportunities and inactive partners already in CRM who have referred clients to Currencies Direct in the past.
• Online & in-person meetings and presentations to win new business or to train and onboard new partners.
• Manage partners once signed up and ensure information flows quickly between partner, client, & dealing teams to ensure high levels of retention.
• The focus of the role will be within one of our key verticals: Property, Migration, Wealth Management.
• Working within our London based Partnerships team you will need to be able to focus on the growth of your own network of partners while also being a positive contributor to the overall team.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in field based outbound sales and lead generation within the legal sector 
• An existing network within the legal sector- specifically probate specialists would be ideal 
• Experience in negotiation and closing of partnership driven deals.
• To be:
• Resourceful, articulate and action orientated.
• Hard working with good attention to detail and an entrepreneurial approach to sales.

Bonus Points

• Experience selling into the Irish / EU legal sector or associated sectors such as international mortgages/wealth management or banking 
• Experience selling cross-border payments services of FX would be high desirable 
• Experience selling face-to-face or presenting to potential customers.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where we connect the dots for cross border currency exchange and payments. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world of PropTech forward, together.

Currencies Direct is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Position Title:  Funds Ratings - Director (Dublin)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Dublin, Ireland 

Summary/Overview:

KBRA 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. KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of investment strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, direct lending, real estate, infrastructure and asset based financing.  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 including 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 report, and making recommendations to the rating committees.
• Lead ongoing monitoring and surveillance process 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 development, 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 excel based 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 in an efficient manner.
• 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 a plus 
• Ability to manage time and resources in fast-growing company.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• 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 One George's Quay Plaza, Dublin 2, Ireland.

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