POSITION SUMMARYKKR 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
