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.
EMPLOYER: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.
JOB DUTIES: Direct, lead and oversee professionals (Analysts and Associates) from the KKR investment team and a range of external legal, financial, accounting, tax and other advisors and consultants in analyzing, structuring, and executing complex investment transactions. Evaluate extensive financial modeling and commercial due diligence conducted by project teams, assess capital structures and debt composition, and monitor financial market conditions to understand the strategic and economic impact of new investments. Formulate and develop new investment ideas based on extensive market and macro-economic research, observations and analysis, including the development of investment themes around opportunities across sub-sectors in the US. Analyze and classify key macro, sector and asset-specific risks to determine potential impacts on investments and thematic focus areas. Develop and analyze information to assess current financial status and future outlook for firms operating in coverage universe. Take a lead role presenting strategic investments and acquisitions to senior management on the Firm’s Investment Committees, reviewing the work prepared by investment teams to research and analyze asset performance and potential risks, and provide recommendations on bidding strategy and investment structuring. Maintain active and engaged observer participation on the Boards of Directors of portfolio companies and transactions in which the Firm has made investments with oversight responsibilities for management teams implementing business plans and operational initiatives, including complex repositioning of underperforming assets. Develop relationships and liaise with industry participants, management teams, external advisors, brokers, and capital markets intermediaries to source new operating partners and transactions. Attend industry conferences in the context of market research and interact with investors, clients and limited partners. Review and conduct due diligence to evaluate the economics of KKR portfolio companies and potential investment opportunities. Develop, track, and provide oversight for the implementation of select initiatives, in coordination with portfolio management teams, to enhance KKR portfolio company performance. This position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field of study plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered or five (5) years of experience as a Principal, Private Equity Associate/Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, or related occupation within Financial Services Industry. The employer will alternatively accept a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field of study plus three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience as a Principal, Private Equity Associate/Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, or related occupation within Financial Services Industry.
This position requires 3 years of experience with: Evaluating potential investment opportunities and monetization opportunities, and developing and evaluating key financial and return metrics, including Revenue / EBITDA growth, cash flow generation, entry and exit multiples, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC); performing financial modeling and quantitative analysis to identify drivers of profitability and equity value creation; and evaluating and modeling impacts of macroeconomic trends, including inflation, interest rates, and labor-market tightness, and their effects on health care business models.
This position requires 3 years of experience with: Producing deep-dive health care industry research, including assessing market size and growth, competitive dynamics, regulatory and reimbursement environments, provider unit economics, and clinical and operational metrics; conducting analyses on key health care segments, including provider services, health care IT, pharmaceutical services, life science tools, and medical products, and applying this knowledge to inform investment theses and evaluate trends, opportunities, and risks; assisting senior investment professionals in the structuring, negotiation, and closing of multiple health care buyout transactions across transaction types, including majority and minority investments involving payout waterfalls and complex return profiles, including analyzing purchase agreements, organizing fund flows, and supporting the structuring of management incentive plans; assisting in and supporting value-creation efforts in a portfolio of health care private equity investments and collaborating effectively with management teams of portfolio companies; developing relationships with health care-focused investment bankers and consultants; and preparing analytical and presentation materials for use by senior investment professionals in presentations to investment committees, boards, and potential investors on potential and completed transactions. This position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
Location: 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001. This position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
Job Type: Full-time, 40 Hours a week, Monday-Friday
Salary Range: Salary: $185,000 - $215,000 per year.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Master's degree (MBA) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (alternative accepted)
- Five years of experience in the job offered or as a Principal, Private Equity Associate/Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst/Associate, or related financial services role
- Three years of experience evaluating investment opportunities and developing financial/return metrics (Revenue/EBITDA growth, cash flow, IRR, MOIC)
- Three years of experience performing financial modeling and quantitative analysis to identify profitability and equity value drivers
- Three years of experience producing deep-dive healthcare industry research across segments (provider services, health care IT, pharmaceutical services, life science tools, medical products)
- Experience assisting in structuring, negotiation, and closing of buyout transactions, including complex payout waterfalls and management incentive plans
- Experience supporting value-creation initiatives and collaborating with portfolio company management teams
- Ability/willingness to travel domestically up to 20%
KKR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KKR and has not been reviewed or approved by KKR.
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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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What We Do
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.
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