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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days KBRA's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 76% of KBRA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at KBRA
- high 45 stale, 1 reposted of 50 open
- Hiring momentum
- 72 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
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 RMBS Associate at Kroll Bond Rating Agency will lead the ratings process for residential mortgage-backed securities, managing projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include quantitative modeling, conducting cash flow analysis, preparing credit committee memos, and writing various reports on the RMBS sector. The role also involves communication with stakeholders and market participants, as well as surveillance of rated transactions.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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
- Three or more years of relevant experience in RMBS or the rating process for similar asset types
- Good understanding of credit risk concepts, mortgage products, and market dynamics in at least one European jurisdiction or the UK
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VBA
- Ability to analyze, summarize, and present complex issues concisely
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- Working proficiency in Spanish or another European language
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research and data insights
What you get
- A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Paid family and disability leave
- Pension plan
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role requires strong quantitative skills and familiarity with complex financial structures
- The position involves significant communication with stakeholders, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by KBRA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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