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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
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’s Co-Investments & Partnerships team is a growing, lean, and entrepreneurial group that leads co-investments alongside the firm’s investments across all asset classes globally, including Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Credit, and Growth Equity. The team provides capital markets advice and develops and implements traditional and non-traditional capital solutions for KKR transactions seeking financing through co-investments and partnerships. It also acts as the firm-wide clearing house for secondary transactions, including GP-led continuation vehicles and LP-led fund and co-investment buybacks. The team plays an active role in Investment Committee meetings and offers significant exposure to senior leadership across the firm.
POSITION SUMMARY
KKR is seeking an Associate / Principal to join the Co-Investments & Partnerships team for an immediate start. The position will be based in London. This is a deal-focused role within a dynamic team, offering exposure to a broad range of transactions across KKR’s European portfolio. The role offers a long-term career path, with progression from deal support to deal leadership and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Run co-investment processes for KKR portfolio companies across all European strategies including private equity, infrastructure, credit and real estate
• Support and lead all aspects of co-investment processes including close coordination with deal teams and relevant KKR stakeholders, materials preparation, presenting to investors, and Q&A
• Develop a deep understanding of each transaction from an investor perspective
• Lead calls with investors related to live transactions including presenting the deals and answering questions
• Build and maintain relationships with co-investors, limited partners, and other investors
• Collaborate closely with internal deal teams across asset classes and geographies
QUALIFICATIONS
KKR seeks to hire individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrate strong ownership, and have a proven ability to combine strategic thinking with disciplined execution. The successful candidate will have:
• 3-6 years prior experience in investment banking or private equity investment teams / secondaries
• Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic, sense of ownership, and interest in a long-term, career-track role
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment
• Clear and effective communication of both qualitative and quantitative concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with investors and internal stakeholders
• Strong analytical capabilities, including financial analysis and modelling skills
• Cultural fit with a collaborative, collegial, and entrepreneurial team environment
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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