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.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious Quantitative Engineer to enhance our financial modelling, data retrieval and analytical capabilities for KKR Credit & Markets. This role focuses on leveraging quantitative and analytical techniques to optimize our data-driven decision-making and operational workflows. You will play a pivotal role in developing tools, building in-house capabilities, and driving innovations in asset-backed investment analytics and modelling.
The ideal candidate will have an engineering or computer science background, a passion for solving complex problems within a rich business domain, and the ability to drive long-term technical initiatives as part of a global team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and Build the Data Warehouse
- Architect and implement a robust in-house data warehouse using data from existing investments and third party data warehouses
- Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of the data infrastructure and structure.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and integrate key data sources and data pipelines.
- Data Governance and Security
- Establish protocols for data consistency, quality, and security.
- Implement best practices for data governance and compliance.
- Enable Advanced Analytics and Reporting
- Develop pipelines to support sophisticated analytical models, visualizations, and business intelligence tools.
- Collaborate with investment teams to ensure the warehouse meets analytical requirements.
- Facilitate reporting automation to streamline decision-making processes.
- Long-Term Impact
- Reduce dependency on external data providers and mitigate licensing risks.
- Create a scalable foundation for future data initiatives, including advanced forecasting and performance visualization projects.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong programming skills and experience with database technologies e.g., SQL, Snowflake, Spark or similar.
- Understanding of data modelling and architecture design.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Cultural fit – teamwork, proactive/self-starter, results oriented and integrity.
- Experience in one or more of bank loans/leveraged loans, fixed-income products, CLOs, derivatives, ABS and CMBS products.
- Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and/or Intex Tools is a plus.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Strong programming skills and experience with database technologies e.g., SQL, Snowflake, Spark
- Understanding of data modelling and architecture design
- Experience in bank loans, fixed-income products, CLOs, derivatives, ABS, CMBS
- Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
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.
