Financial Institutions - Associate / Associate Director (Chicago)
KBRA · Chicago, Illinois
Posted 2 days ago · $95,000 to $140,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 2 days KBRA's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 77% of KBRA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at KBRA
- high 34 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 70 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from KBRA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KBRA.
About this role
The Financial Institutions Associate/Associate Director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency will focus on analyzing financial statements from banks and other financial institutions to develop credit rating recommendations. Responsibilities include creating detailed reports, collaborating on industry analyses, presenting findings to rating committees, and monitoring a portfolio of financial institutions for significant developments.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of KBRA as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a financial institution or credit rating agency
- Strong proficiency in verbal and written communication
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Relevant expertise in credit analysis or direct experience in the banking sector
Nice to have
- Advanced graduate degree and/or CFA designation
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT
What you get
- Hybrid work schedule (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office)
- 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
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad ($95,000 to $140,000) and depends on various factors
- Role involves significant collaboration and presentation responsibilities which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by KBRA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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