About the Client:
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. With offices in over 20 cities across 16 countries and 4 continents, 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.
As a firm we manage investments across multiple asset classes and as individuals we are encouraged to think creatively to solve problems, explore opportunities, take on new responsibilities and challenges, put our clients first and contribute to our communities. We often measure success over years, not quarters. We value integrity in all that we do, whether it’s presenting numbers accurately or being open and honest with a portfolio company executive. People want to do business with those they like and trust. It’s a mantra instilled in all of us from the top down.
At KKR, we believe that diverse teams increase performance and produce better results. Teams consisting of employees with varied backgrounds and perspectives will help strengthen our Firm and our investment decisions. Therefore, in an effort to enhance the diversity of our organization, we are particularly focused on recruiting talent that will bring different experiences, capabilities, skills and viewpoints to our organization.
About the Role:
The firm is looking for a Private Equity Analyst/ Associate. The successful candidate will be integrally involved with all aspects of the private equity investment process, including: sourcing and evaluating potential investments; performing due diligence; handling negotiations; structuring and closing transactions; monitoring and implementing improvements at portfolio companies; exiting investments; and interacting with the firm's investors, client and limited partners. The successful candidate will interact closely with other KKR businesses such as the Client and Partner Group, KKR Capstone, KKR Capital Markets and KKR Asset Management.
The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities include: learning and following the dynamics of the industries covered; building relationships with management teams, the firm's senior advisors, as well as external advisors and industry experts; identifying attractive investment themes and opportunities; gathering and synthesizing industry and market data; extensive analysis on potential investments; including in-depth financial modeling; managing the due diligence process, including overseeing legal, tax, and commercial diligence advisors; drafting and presenting oral and written materials to management and investors; monitoring and reporting on portfolio company performance; and developing and supporting operational initiatives with portfolio companies.
About the Requirements:
A candidate must embody KKR's core values, in particular: unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence. An ideal candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for investing; a strong understanding of fundamental business analysis; an outstanding academic record; and 1 - 3 years of professional experience, preferably in a leading investment bank, or private equity firm.
A candidate must possess superior analytical and financial modeling skills; a solid grasp of financial concepts; exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail; and a maturity that enables the candidate to contribute to a collaborative and constructive work environment. It is essential for a candidate to be a self-starter and motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and within teams.
Language fluency for the local market in which they work is also essential.
If you are keen to have a preliminary chat, please apply directly through the mycareersfuture portal or send your CV to [email protected].
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Due to the high volume of applications received during this period, we seek your understanding that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates.
