Leveraged Credit Analyst​/Associate

Overview

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.

KKR’s Leveraged Credit platform uses a fundamental, bottoms-up research approach to manage and invest over $45 billion of assets across a variety of asset classes and return profiles. The team is engaged in all aspects of the investment process, including but not limited to: idea generation, research and due diligence, financial modeling, and presentations to the Investment Committee. The Leveraged Credit team also actively shares ideas and industry diligence with KKR’s Private Credit platform, KKR Capital Markets, and KKR Private Equity.

KKR's San Francisco-based Leveraged Credit platform is seeking talented and motivated individuals with 0-4 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, equity/credit research, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for investing and a strong understanding of fundamental business analysis.

Successful candidates will be engaged in a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Examining industry trends and identifying investment themes
• Contributing to key diligence work streams
• Business analysis of a broad range of companies and industries
• Financial modeling
• Identifying relative value and analyzing securities across the capital structure
• Analyzing deal terms and covenant structures

• Technical skills with an ability to demonstrate good investment instincts, analytical capabilities, and finance, accounting and modeling skills
• Demonstrated capabilities with financial reporting, creation of investor materials, and analyzing performance trends and KPIs
• Motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for developing relationships with trust and integrity
• Team player that enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment with the desire to learn
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and pressurized environment, preferably with a background in a financial services industry (Private Equity, Consulting, Investment Banking, etc.)

It is expected that the base annual salary range for this San Francisco-based position will be $110,000 to $150,000. 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.

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.