Gopal Narsimhamurthy
New York,NY
Summary
An accomplished financial professional with extensive management and analytical experience across fixed income and private capital markets. Regular panelist and contributor to industry events and author of topical research.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director and Head of North American Fund Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
03.2022 - Current
- Manage a growing 15-person team responsible for rating fund transactions ranging from traditional fund finance to more bespoke style financings exposed to the performance of private fund structures
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy and growth within the sector
- Provide training and development for team members
- Ensure consistent and comprehensive application of the funds methodology
- Author topical research and contribute to industry discussions through panel placements and other forms of outreach
- Co-authored the Investment Fund Debt Global Rating Methodology which is the governing document used to assign ratings across the private funds space
- Analytical ownership of nuanced and more bespoke segments of the rated portfolio
Director / Senior Director, Fund Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
09.2019 - 02.2022
Associate Director/Director, Structured Finance Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Led strategic planning for entering European structured finance markets
- Served as an on the ground liaison to senior KBRA management
- Established key capital markets relationships
- Served as lead analyst for KBRA's first European rating
- Assisted in developing several methodologies for tailored segments of European capital markets
Senior Analyst/Associate Director, Public Finance
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
07.2014 - 09.2017
- Lead analyst for bespoke revenue-backed financings
- Led analytical and modeling efforts for the team
- Co-authored the Higher Education Ratings Methodology
Associate Analyst
Moody's Investor Service
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported and subsequently led ratings for Higher Education, Healthcare, and other Not-For-Profit Institutions.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Finance -
New York University
New York, NY09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Public Policy (Dual Degree)
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Investment Analysis
- Structuring Solutions
- Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Market Outreach
- Mentoring and Training
- Recruitment Strategies
Timeline
Managing Director and Head of North American Fund Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
03.2022 - Current
Director / Senior Director, Fund Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
09.2019 - 02.2022
Associate Director/Director, Structured Finance Ratings
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
10.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Analyst/Associate Director, Public Finance
Kroll Bond Rating Agency
07.2014 - 09.2017
Associate Analyst
Moody's Investor Service
07.2012 - 06.2014
Master of Public Administration - Finance -
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Public Policy (Dual Degree)
Rutgers University
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