2026 Intern - Strategy (London)

Company: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Position: Intern

Department: Strategy

Location: London, United Kingdom

Duration: 6 months: June - December 2026

Summary/Overview:

KBRA Europe is seeking a talented intern to join the Strategy Team. This internship will provide you with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience into the life of working at a credit rating agency and to learn valuable skills coveted in any corporate setting. You will have the opportunity to contribute and help author market leading reports and commentary on topics relevant to European capital markets.

KBRA's strategy team monitors and comments on macro-economic developments and their impact upon credit markets. The team puts forward a viewpoint for investors via commentary and podcasts. Analysis of various macro-economic data and market information help to form the KBRA strategy team views.

About You:

• You excel in a fast-paced, intellectual, and friendly environment. You have a natural analytical aptitude towards problem solving and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves to get the work done.
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UK, and should not require sponsorship (current or future) for employment visa status.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide general analytical support for KBRA’s strategy team.
• Prepare internal and external reports and presentations in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Develop spreadsheets and analytical materials to support the research process.
• Evaluate economic data and corporate credit indicators.
• Contribute to project and research support, including work on ESG (environmental, social & governance) initiatives.
• Be exposed to senior level industry experts.
• Assist our support departments with ad hoc tasks

Key Job Qualifications:

• Undergraduate concentration in finance, economics, accounting, or math.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong appetite for knowledge, especially in data and finance.
• Strong Excel skills. You must be able to easily manipulate and format large data sets.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as work closely with partners in a collaborative environment.
• 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)

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 UK is located at 1 Connaught Place, 2nd Floor, London, W2 2ET.