Careers at KKR

Careers at KKR

Global Portfolio Construction Team – Global Credit and Insurance, Principal

New York, New York, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$185k-$200kDetected 15 days ago
PythonData AnalysisExcelLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of portfolio construction recommendations for Private Credit funds for Portfolio Management Committees across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and present them directly to senior decision-makers
  • Own fund modeling efforts to understand drivers of historical and projected performance, risk exposures and economic sensitivities, and translate findings into actionable portfolio decisions
  • Drive portfolio monitoring and analytics using quantitative and qualitative approaches, directing coordination with deal teams, client partners group, operations, and finance colleagues while owning data integrity standards
  • anticipate market developments and proactively deliver actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers
  • Communicate risk concerns with authority and lead the preparation and delivery of presentations for Portfolio Managers / Investment Committees
  • Own and enhance quantitative asset allocation models for KKR's various multi-asset portfolios and KKR's Balance Sheet
  • Design creative solutions to structure multi-fund investments, building scenario simulations and clearly explaining outcomes to senior stakeholders
  • partner with dedicated IT resources to automate and institutionalize these models at scale
  • Bring deep knowledge of financial markets across Private Credit (including direct lending and asset-based finance); anticipate market developments and proactively deliver actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers
  • Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, independent, with a proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Requirements

  • The successful candidate must be highly technical and a trusted thought partner to senior investors, while mentoring junior team members and elevating the analytical standards of a high-performance team.
  • KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
  • Broad experience with various types of investments and their characteristics, which may include private and public equities, fixed income and structured investments, as well as real estate/infrastructure.
  • Direct experience with private assets strongly preferred

Nice to have

  • Advanced programming skills in a structured language (Python preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel and PowerPoint)
  • CFA, or an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline, is a plus

Compensation

  • $185,000 - $200,000 USD

Equal opportunity

  • KKR is an equal opportunity employer.
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