ABF Analyst/ Associate

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

The Asset-Based Finance (ABF) team is part of KKR’s broader Credit platform that manages more than $254 billion of assets. The ABF team focuses on non-corporate, private credit investments which are backed by financial or hard assets. Today, the firm’s ABF platform manages more than $74 billion of assets. There are more than 50 professionals with direct involvement in the ABF effort.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is seeking an experienced, analytical investment professional at the Analyst or Associate level to join its ABF team in New York. In this role, the successful candidate will play a critical part in evaluating investment opportunities and conducting thorough analyses of granular pools of loans and other asset-based collateral.KKR is an active participant in these markets and is looking for someone to contribute to underwriting and executing new investments as well as helping to manage a sizable existing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the investment strategy and work collaboratively with a dynamic team of professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with analysis of investments involving asset-backed securities and collateral types, including supporting asset and liability cash flow modeling

• Support investment team members by gathering data on potential investment opportunities and helping develop recommendations
• Draft sections of investment memos and compile reporting materials under supervision
• Help track portfolio performance metrics and gather data on trends for team review
• Support due diligence processes by collecting and organizing relevant information

• Support deal execution processes and post-closing workstreams

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in asset-backed finance at an investment bank, advisor, hedge fund, or other investment office, with a preference for candidates with a focus on consumer assets
• Strong cash flow modeling skills to assess the viability and potential returns of investment opportunities
• Excellent critical thinking, quantitative and analytical abilities
• Superior presentation skills to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences
• Strong personal initiative and desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to be a highly productive member of lean and fast paced deal teams
• Ability to learn quickly with a strong attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or another technical field required

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