Banking Reporter: Banks & Credit Unions - Associate Director (NY)

KBRA Analytics, LLC is seeking a Banking Reporter: Banks & Credit Unions, Associate Director to lead research and marketing for its KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI) product, a market-leading data platform covering all U.S. banks and credit unions. This position is based out of KBRA’s New York office. 

• Collaborate with internal and external sources to deliver breaking news and in-depth reporting on topical banking trends.
• Create topical and recurring research pieces for a broad audience of subscribers, prospects, and other industry participants
• Deliver data-driven written research, webinar presentations, and other content types to drive brand awareness and engagement.
• Build relationships with key media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch published reports and product offerings.
• Develop written materials including press releases, targeted email campaigns, and other internal and external communication announcements as required.
• Work with Marketing team to promote product content and offerings for press features via social media (LinkedIn, X), email marketing, webinars, and podcasts.
• Regularly attend industry conferences with speaking engagements and host product webinars to grow brand recognition
• Write sophisticated content for an expert audience of banking, credit union, and other financial sector professionals.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with industry experts to deliver unique market insights.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Communications, Journalism, or 5-10 years in related field.
• Demonstrated background knowledge of banking and credit unions required.
• Comprehension of financial markets and macroeconomic data.
• Required advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong writing and editorial abilities.
• Ability to turn complex financial concepts into easily understandable content.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and SEO tools ( Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Marketo)
• Strong time management skills; ability to expertly and efficiently multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Extreme attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in role but also work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $150,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

KBRA Analytics, LLC (KBRA Analytics) is our premier product platform for high quality data and advanced analytics. Our seasoned teams of industry specialists across each product provide unparalleled insight creating a foundation of deeper analysis and rapid discovery for users. KBRA Analytics is an affiliate of Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA). KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada, and with credit rating affiliates registered in the EU and UK.

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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