Company Name: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited
Position Title: Intern
Department: Corporate Assessments
Office Location: Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Duration: 6 months: June - December 2026
Summary/Overview:
Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited (KBRA Europe) is seeking an Intern with a strong accounting and corporate finance background to join its growing Corporate Credit Assessment Group. The intern will have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience into the life of a credit rating agency analyst and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. The role will focus on building out and managing KBRA’s growing database of private corporate assessments and using it to conduct fundamental credit analysis and research. The Corporate Credit Assessment Group at KBRA is one of the firm’s most rapidly growing teams. The Group provides credit analytics that directly contribute to credit ratings issued across KBRA asset classes including Structured Credit, Asset-Backed Securities, Project Finance, and Funds, among others. We are looking for a candidate who will thrive in a dynamic environment where multitasking and analytical skills are essential.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide credit assessments on corporates based on an analysis of their financial statements. Write rationale to defend assessments and present analysis to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist senior team members with key initiatives in areas including methodology development, research, project management and database development and maintenance.
- Collaborate on writing and publishing timely research about corporate credit trends, markets, and any other topics relevant to KBRA clients. Analysts are encouraged to bring ideas to their managers on an ongoing basis. You may see your work published on the KBRA website!
- Work in partnership with professionals in other KBRA sectors daily to meet client deadlines and deliver the best-in-class work for which KBRA has been recognized.
- Develop a deep understanding of variables that impact corporate credit and credit risk. Gain experience and understanding in how market fluctuations directly impact a company’s bottom line and risk profile.
Key Job Qualifications:
- Significant prior experience or coursework in accounting and credit analysis.
- Experience with corporate financial statements including 10-Ks, 10-Qs.
- Keen interest in Credit Analysis/Capital Markets with a proven ability to learn.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and proven ability to work both independently and as a team.
- Experience or comfort with database management languages like SQL, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus”
- Be on track to achieve , or have already achieved, a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with accounting and financial statement analysis.
- Coding / Programing Skills including SQL, VBA, Python and /or R.
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorised to work in the Republic of Ireland, and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.
About Us
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) 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, 2nd Floor, Dublin, D02 E440.
