US Credit Solutions Group Associate

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR’s Credit Solutions team sits within the firm’s Credit & Markets umbrella. It uniquely combines principal credit investing and capital markets capabilities to provide tailored debt financing solutions to medium and large-sized companies across a variety of industries. The team has access to multiple pools of capital, totaling $92.7bn of assets under management within the private credit strategy, which provides ample flexibility to invest across the debt capital structure, ranging from senior secured loans to junior, mezzanine and preferred equity solutions. The credit investing team also works closely with the KKR Capital Markets team, sharing ideas and resources that allow deal teams to take a holistic view and provide optimal financing solutions across both public and private markets. The team is involved through all stages of the investment process, including preliminary diligence efforts, creation of committee materials, financial modeling, internal processes and more, and the group has a strong track record in lending to upper middle market companies.

POSITION SUMMARY 

KKR is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join the Credit Solutions Group and work closely with sponsors to source and underwrite private credit investment opportunities.    

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

• Flat and lean team, less than 30 investment professionals based primarily in New York, which provides strong exposure to senior team members
• PE-style diligence with high level of deal velocity across a large breadth of industries and types of investments as compared to other Associate roles
• Completed ~300 global direct lending transactions since inception in 2005
• Upon completion of investments, deal teams continue to work closely with sponsors to monitor company performance and evaluate add-on transactions
• Commingled direct lending and private opportunistic credit investment vehicles, as well as a robust capital markets team, allow for great degree of flexibility
• Differentiated ownership of workstreams at the Analyst / Associate level with limited oversight. Opportunity to “think like an investor.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of full-time work experience in investment banking, credit, lending, or other relevant buyside roles. The team will consider candidates from a variety of groups, but Leveraged Finance, Financial Sponsors or Restructuring exposure would be beneficial.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS 

• Technical skills with an ability to demonstrate good investment instincts, analytical capabilities, and finance, accounting and modeling skills
• Demonstrated capabilities with financial reporting, creation of investor materials, and analyzing performance trends and KPIs
• Motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for developing relationships with trust and integrity
• Team player that enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment with high intellectual curiosity and desire to learn
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced and pressurized environment

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