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 is seeking a talented Associate to join its Global Wealth Investment Strategy team, with a focus on asset allocation strategy. In this role, the Associate will be responsible for creating asset allocation models and formulating comprehensive, fundamental insights on cross-asset allocation tailored to individual investors.
RESPONSIBILITIESThe Associate’s primary responsibilities are as follows:
- Building multivariate models to forecast asset returns and valuation trends.
- Developing research on macro and industry trends, with a special focus on public and private credit.
- Conducting quantitative and fundamental research across a wide array of asset classes which may include equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, alternatives, and derivatives.
- Synthesizing findings into research summaries, reports, and presentations.
- Presenting findings to external and internal stakeholders.
- Travel up to 25% of the time, fostering relationships with investors.
- 1-4 years’ experience at an asset management firm, investment bank, or other similar institution.
- Preference for academic background in finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics.
- Experience with statistical programming languages, with preference for R or Python.
- Strong understanding of portfolio optimization techniques and other quantitative financial concepts.
- Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills including building multivariate models and producing forecasts.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, both oral and written, to synthesize findings into presentations, summaries, and reports to generate optimal portfolios.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross divisional teams and senior management.
- Proven experience conducting thematic and quantitative and fundamental research on equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, alternatives, and derivatives.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining keen attention to detail.
- Team player mentality with a positive attitude and the desire to learn.
- Credit background preferred.
- CFA or CAIA, or progress towards CFA or CAIA, preferred.
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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.
KKR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong and often characterized as fair, with a success‑based model intended to tie rewards to realized performance. Feedback suggests this structure improves clarity around how outcomes influence compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based employee ownership is emphasized, giving team members access to options, RSUs, and portfolio‑company equity programs that can yield meaningful upside. This approach is positioned as additional value without trading off wages or core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standout elements like an on‑site wellness center at the New York headquarters offering primary care, mental health, and preventive services. Wellness programs, nutrition support, and EAP resources further reinforce a robust health offering.
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KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and 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 The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
