Company Overview

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Team Overview

KKR Solutions allows the firm to offer a holistic solutions-oriented relationship to our most strategic clients (as opposed to one focused on selling individual products). The team’s goal is to provide clients with a seamless entrance into KKR focused on multi-asset class exposures (including Private Equity, Real Assets and Credit) where we can help solve problems, especially around asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions, across our Insurance, Family Office, Wealth/HNW, Sovereign, and Pension clients.

KKR Solutions works closely with the full firm to expand our relationships with clients, including Global Client Solutions resources, various investment teams, and specialists focused on macro-economics and insurance. The Solutions team is designed to deliver a more customized return and investment objective experience and accelerate capital formation across KKR through differentiated asset allocation insights, enhanced approaches to portfolio construction, and original intellectual content. The team is tight-knit and lean, providing junior team members robust access to senior executives/investment professionals, as well as a meritocratic and entrepreneurial culture.

Position Summary

KKR is seeking a talented and dedicated investment professional, at the Analyst or Associate level, to join its Solutions group. KKR Solutions was formed in response to clients seeking a smarter way to address the Alternatives asset class. The group often works as an “extension-of-staff” that tailors solutions to select clients’ investment objectives. KKR Solutions offers full-suite Private Equity solutions, including primary funds, co-investments and secondaries through external manager and KKR investments. The group also offers multi-asset solutions across Private Markets more broadly, including Real Assets, Credit and Reinsurance.

By leveraging KKR’s global platform to help source and evaluate opportunities, KKR Solutions is well-positioned to access differentiated deal flow and drive better asset selection decisions than its peers. Access to high-quality managers and an innovative structure versus traditional Fund-of-Funds has driven KKR Solutions’ strong performance since inception (nearly 15 years). KKR Solutions has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and this positive trajectory is expected to continue.

Strategic, commercial and collaborative, this team member will work alongside a lean, entrepreneurial team to source, evaluate, recommend, and monitor private equity investments across buyout, growth/venture capital, distressed and other areas, through a combination of internally and externally managed funds, as well as co-investments and secondaries. This position is based in New York.

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough due diligence on the most compelling prospective opportunities including analysis of investment strategy, process, organization, realized and unrealized portfolio positions, and performance
Sourcing and maintaining a pipeline of talented fund managers in the target markets
Sourcing co-investment and secondary opportunities among GP network and conducting due diligence on such opportunities
Conducting industry research and staying current on investment trends, communicating proactively with colleagues and building and maintaining a network within the manager community
Performing detailed analytics across asset classes to help inform portfolio construction processes and portfolio reviews
Working in conjunction with other investment team members to make investment recommendations on prospective and current investment manager allocations
Rigorously reviewing and monitoring the performance of managers; making recommendations for follow-on investments and managing updates/reporting on the existing portfolio
Providing general support to the client service/business development teams
Attending annual meetings and advisory board meetings as needed

Ideal Experience

1-3 years of experience in the financial services industry, likely in securities analysis and/or investment banking
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including a finance/accounting skill set
Strong academic credentials from a respected institution

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Collaborative and active contributor with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
Superior communication and presentation skills (written and oral) coupled with the requisite level of gravitas to effectively communicate complex ideas at a high level
Maturity and sound judgment, exhibiting an ability to thrive in cross-functional and cross-business unit settings
Proven ability to manage demands of multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail
High level of intellectual curiosity, accountability and drive; self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
Ability to develop and maintain a network with the outside investment community to expand the firm’s knowledge
Able to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$130,000—$150,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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