KBRA Analytics, LLC is seeking a Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities analyst for the KCP group. The role involves monitoring credit performance of CMBS transactions, performing cash flow analysis, and maintaining monthly surveillance on a portfolio of CMBS transactions.
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
Skills
- 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
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
Company Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) was founded in 2010 to restore trust in credit ratings by introducing higher standards of risk assessment and a commitment to transparency. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.kbra.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
KBRA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 16 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 11 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.