Global Portfolio Construction Team – Global Credit and Insurance, Principal

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

KKR is seeking a Principal to join its Global Credit & Insurance Portfolio Construction team which is responsible for the following:

• Formulating investment-oriented portfolio construction recommendations across KKR's Credit and Insurance portfolios, drawing on a firm platform of $549bnin total AUM (as of Q1 2026), including a scaled Private Credit business spanning senior debt, junior debt, and asset-based finance
• Monitoring and managing portfolio risk across KKR Credit and Insurance portfolios and sharing insights with senior investors and C-level firm management
• Providing asset allocation recommendations for various multi-asset portfolio client initiatives including KKR strategic partnerships, multi-asset structured products, and allocation-based marketing efforts

As a Principal, the successful candidate will own portfolio construction initiatives across KKR's Private Credit portfolios, including senior debt, junior debt, and asset-based finance. You will lead asset allocation for KKR's Private multi-asset mandates internally and externally. This is a high-visibility role with direct, recurring exposure to KKR senior management; the candidate will be expected to set the narrative and synthesize complex information into clear, decision-ready recommendations. They will architect and own proprietary models in asset classes where industry-level standards are limited, requiring strong independent judgment, creativity, and the ability to build frameworks from first principles. The successful candidate must be highly technical and a trusted thought partner to senior investors, while mentoring junior team members and elevating the analytical standards of a high-performance team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation of portfolio construction recommendations for Private Credit funds for Portfolio Management Committees across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and present them directly to senior decision-makers
• Own fund modeling efforts to understand drivers of historical and projected performance, risk exposures and economic sensitivities, and translate findings into actionable portfolio decisions
• Drive portfolio monitoring and analytics using quantitative and qualitative approaches, directing coordination with deal teams, client partners group, operations, and finance colleagues while owning data integrity standards
• Bring deep knowledge of financial markets across Private Credit (including direct lending and asset-based finance); anticipate market developments and proactively deliver actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers
• Communicate risk concerns with authority and lead the preparation and delivery of presentations for Portfolio Managers / Investment Committees
• Own and enhance quantitative asset allocation models for KKR's various multi-asset portfolios and KKR's Balance Sheet
• Design creative solutions to structure multi-fund investments, building scenario simulations and clearly explaining outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Set the standard for customized models tailored to the firm's investment process and risk framework; partner with dedicated IT resources to automate and institutionalize these models at scale
• Serve as a senior quantitative resource across the firm, evaluating existing capabilities and driving improvements in models, technology and analytical methodology

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 6–9 years of experience related to Private Credit (Direct Lending, Senior Debt, Junior Debt, Asset-Based Finance), including a demonstrated track record of owning portfolio construction or quantitative investment workstreams
• Advanced programming skills in a structured language (Python preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proven application of best practices in quantitative methods and strategies to the investment/risk management process, including hands-on leadership of large data analysis
• Solid understanding of corporate fundamentals
• Broad experience with various types of investments and their characteristics, which may include private and public equities, fixed income and structured investments, as well as real estate/infrastructure. Direct experience with private assets strongly preferred
• Sophisticated understanding of global economic principles and trends, and their impact on the management of a large and diverse investment platform
• Working knowledge of risk systems (MSCI RiskMetrics, Barra, Bloomberg PORT, Factset)
• CFA, or an advanced degree in a quantitative discipline, is a plus

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, independent, with a proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Superior communication and presentation skills (written and oral) with the gravitas and executive presence to communicate complex ideas to senior management and influence decisions
• Advanced structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to frame ambiguous problems independently
• High level of intellectual curiosity, accountability and drive, and self-motivation
• Strong relationship development skills, including the ability to build credibility and partner effectively with internal product and support teams and senior stakeholders
• Aptitude for critical and creative thinking across the quantitative and qualitative spectrum
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior colleagues and to elevate the analytical capabilities of a lean, high-performance team

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This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.Base Salary Range$185,000—$200,000 USD

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