Overview
Eric Thompson serves as Chief Operating Officer at Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) as of September 2025[3]. Thompson joined KBRA in 2011 as one of the firm's original analysts[2] and held the position of Senior Managing Director from January 2011 until September 2025[4]. Prior to joining KBRA, Thompson worked at Standard & Poor's for approximately nine years, serving as a CMBS Credit Analyst from August 1997 to January 2006[6] and as Managing Director from January 2006 to January 2011[5]. Thompson holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Rutgers University, earned between 1988 and 1992[7].
Profile introduction
I’m the Chief Operating Officer at Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), where I work closely with our senior leadership team across Credit Policy, Quantitative Analytics, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and other key areas of the firm. I’ve always found real satisfaction in making things work—figuring out how to run smarter, not just harder. I’m especially passionate about finding ways to leverage technology and AI to free up our people to focus on what truly matters: thoughtful analysis, collaboration, and innovation. I joined KBRA in 2011 as one of the firm’s original ana…
Career history
- Chief Operating OfficerSep 2025 to presentKBRA
- Senior Managing DirectorJan 2011 to Sep 2025KBRA
- Managing DirectorJan 2006 to Jan 2011Standard & Poor's
- CMBS Credit AnalystAug 1997 to Jan 2006Standard & Poor's
Education
Bachelor, Accounting1988 - 1992Rutgers University
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