# Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate Director (Dublin) at Kroll Bond Rating Agency > Ireland · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Akrollbondratingagency%3A7911039002 (read 2026-11-04). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Kroll Bond Rating Agency](https://alderhq.app/companies/kroll-bond-rating-agency) - Location text: Dublin, Ireland; Dublin - Where it can be done from (inferred): Ireland (evidence: "Location: Dublin, Ireland; Dublin") - Posted: 2025-03-19 (595 days ago) - First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/krollbondratingagency/jobs/7911039002 - Skills listed (inferred): SQL, LLMs ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Dublin, n 3): p25 $234k, median $238k, p75 $269k - H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 9, median offered wage $153k ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance)) ## Description (the employer's text) ### Position Title: Funds Ratings - Associate / Associate 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 an Associate/Associate 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, closed-end funds, and other fund vehicles. KBRA’s growing ratings portfolio encompasses funds which leverage a variety of asset growth and income generation strategies including fixed income securities, private equity, private credit, real estate, and middle market lending. A strong candidate will have extensive experience and interest in fund investment and credit strategies. About the Job: - Assist with credit research on a variety of funds, closed-end funds, and other investment vehicles. - Assist with the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow and asset coverage models used to evaluate fund debt structures. - Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and publications. - Participate in diligence meetings with fund management teams to assess their investment acumen, risk management skills, and overall ability to develop and successfully execute strategies. - Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases. - Ability to leverage and seamlessly collaborate with KBRA experts in other sectors such as project finance, corporate finance, financial institutions, and structured finance. - Assist in research for internal and publication purposes. - Associate Directors will have the ability to independently lead credit ratings process and research efforts on a variety of debt transactions involving investment funds, and other related vehicles and to Lead/assist in the development of rating and analytical tools such as cash flow models used to evaluate fund debt structures. 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. - Four (4) to Eight (8) years of work experience as a credit analyst with experience in fund lending, investing, or structured finance is a significant plus. - Ability to work as an integral part of a highly collaborative team and across disciplines in a challenging and dynamic environment. - Ability to manage time and resources in a fast-growing company. - Effective oral and written communications skills. - Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ability to cash flow model is a significant plus. - Extremely high attention to detail. - Proficiency in SQL and VBA for querying databases a strong advantage. - Successful progression towards CFA a plus. - 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. #LI-KS1 #LI-HYBRID --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Akrollbondratingagency%3A7911039002 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.