Careers at KKR
U.S. Transactions Tax for Private Markets
New York, New York, United States
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$200kDetected 1 day ago
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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 U.S. transactional tax support for Infrastructure and Private Equity investments, partnering directly with deal teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Lead tax diligence, underwriting and structuring analyses for U.S. transactions, directing external advisors and internal workstreams to identify material tax risks, structural considerations and downstream operational implications.
- Develop practical, scalable transaction structures aligned with commercial objectives and the firm's tax risk parameters across all participating capital sources, including flagship funds, co-investment vehicles and K-Series capital.
- Review and advise on tax-related provisions in transaction documents, including purchase agreements, partnership agreements, and financing arrangements, in coordination with Legal and external counsel.
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Compliance, Operations and external advisors to support efficient transaction execution and implementation.
- Partner with EMEA and APAC transactional tax leads to ensure consistency, scalability and disciplined escalation across cross-border transactions.
- Collaborate with external advisors to evaluate investor, operational and jurisdiction-specific structuring considerations impacting K-Series investments.
Requirements
- Professional certification such as JD/LLM, CPA, or equivalent required.
- Strong technical expertise in transactional tax matters, including U.S. corporate, partnership and international tax regimes, as well as cross-border investment structuring.
- Ability to critically evaluate and direct complex tax analyses, transaction structures and transaction documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently while exercising appropriate judgment and escalation discipline in complex transactional environments.
- Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work when applicable, with the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance.
- KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
- Approximately 6-10 years of transactional tax experience, preferably with a leading law firm advising private equity and infrastructure sponsors, or alternatively within a Big 4 accounting firm or comparable in-house transactional tax function, with substantial experience supporting infrastructure and private equity transactions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage external advisors effectively, including scoping workstreams, reviewing work product, identifying key risks, and guiding teams toward practical, value-oriented outcomes.
- Sound transactional judgment with strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent transactions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across investment, legal, finance, compliance and operations teams.
- Curiosity about and openness to adopting emerging AI technologies in day-to-day workflows.
- 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
- $150,000 - $200,000 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.
Compensation
- $150,000 - $200,000 USD
Benefits
- You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com.
Company info
- Challenge assumptions, identify gaps and guide advisors and internal stakeholders toward efficient solutions aligned with key value drivers.
Equal opportunity
- KKR is an equal opportunity employer.
- Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com.
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