2027 K-Star Full-Time Analyst Program - Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services

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. 

K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services

2027 Full-Time Analyst Programs

Dallas, TX

Company Overview:

K-Star Asset Management LLC (“K-Star”) was formed in 2022 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR. K-Star is a dedicated real estate credit investment services platform. From Dallas and Dublin, K-Star supports KKR’s real estate credit strategies through credit asset management, special servicing, underwriting, surveillance, and asset-backed finance. Our teams work across the real estate credit lifecycle, helping KKR deploy, manage, and protect capital for its investors. Learn more at www.ksam.com.

KKR Real Estate Credit was formed in January 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and complement KKR Real Estate’s private equity platforms. KKR Real Estate Credit currently invests through eight separately capitalized vehicles across our Direct Lending and Securities portfolios and consists of 120+ dedicated professionals based in New York, San Francisco, Houston and Dallas.

Position Overview:

The 2027 K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services (“ABF IMS”) Analyst Program is an opportunity for you to join a leading investment services firm, directly out of your undergraduate career.

We are recruiting for the ABF IMS Analyst Program at K-Star in Dallas, TX. This program (July 2027 - July 2029) offers deep exposure to Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) transactions and clear learning and development milestones. At the conclusion of the program, exceptional performers may be offered continued employment based on mutual interest and business needs.

Analysts will work to support the ABF Mortgage trading desk given the significant AUM growth of KKR’s Residential Mortgage investment portfolio. Analysts will support all critical functions, working closely with the team leads within K-Star and investment professionals within the Firm’s Credit & Markets business. Some core responsibilities of the role will include assisting with settling trades and ensuring data integrity, overseeing multiple counterparties and vendors, providing continuous surveillance of data and working with servicers to ensure accuracy, managing risk to ensure successful cash remittances and early identification of problem assets, and internal and external reporting on the portfolio. Qualified candidates will also be expected to participate in special projects and assignments related to the growth of the platform.

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student with anticipated graduation date in December 2026 - June 2027
• Outstanding academic record
• Genuine interest in asset-backed finance, structured credit, and investing demonstrated through coursework, clubs, or prior experience
• Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work
• Quick learner with clear intellectual curiosity and self-motivation
• Excellent Communication skills
• Team-oriented
• Exceptional work ethic; strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated leadership ability

Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 5 to be considered for the program.

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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.