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Dallas, Texas, United States
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.
KKR REAL ESTATE CREDIT AND K-STAR INVESTMENT SERVICES OVERVIEW
KKR Real Estate Credit was formed in January 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and complement KKR Real Estate’s private equity platforms. Within KKR Real Estate Credit, we seek opportunities where we have a sourcing, underwriting or execution advantage by leveraging KKR’s brand, industry knowledge and relationships. KKR Real Estate Credit currently invests through eight separately capitalized vehicles across our Direct Lending and Securities portfolios and consists of 120+ dedicated professionals based in New York, San Francisco, Houston and Dallas.
K-Star Asset Management LLC ("K-Star") was formed in 2022 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR. K-Star is a dedicated investment services platform that supports underwriting, asset management, loan origination, securities investing, risk management, and client experience for KKR Real Estate Credit as it continues to scale. The K-Star team includes industry specialists in special servicing, asset management, due diligence, and loan closing, among other functional areas. For additional information about K-Star, please visit K-Star’s website at www.ksam.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
K-Star is seeking an experienced, versatile, intelligent, analytical, and proactive asset manager to join the Special Servicing Asset Management team. The asset manager will be responsible for the resolution of distressed commercial real estate assets through negotiated transactions, foreclosure, liquidation or litigation, for the benefit of various REMIC Trusts and in accordance with K-Star policies and procedures, PSA requirements, and the Servicing Standard. Additionally, the qualified candidate will collaborate with other team members to monitor portfolio performance for credit and compliance, process transactional requests on performing loans, and underwrite potential bond investments. They will also be expected to participate in special assignments related to the growth of the platform. This candidate must be an exceptional communicator with a goal towards stellar underwriting, deal structure and presentation, and must have the ability to build strong partnerships across KKR’s businesses, including the Firm’s real estate credit originations, legal, finance and asset management teams.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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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