KKR Infrastructure – 2027 Full-Time Associate

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. 

KKR Infrastructure - 2027 Full-Time Associate

New York

KKR Infrastructure

KKR’s Infrastructure Private Equity group is a dedicated investment strategy, focused on control investments and corporate partnership deals with exceptional downside protection across a range of sectors. The infrastructure group at KKR has grown rapidly amid investor interest in the space, scaling 5x+ in the last 5 years, from $17 billion AUM in 2020 to $95 billion today. KKR is expanding the team to support expected future growth.

The team invests behind businesses across a range of sectors with long-term secular growth trends and strong competitive moats, generating downside risk protection from established real asset and network footprints. Recent investment activity has concentrated in areas like energy transition (renewables development, operating power, climate growth), digital infrastructure (fiber-to-the-home, hyperscale data centers), transportation and logistics (aviation/airport services, aircraft leasing), and industrial infrastructure (contract manufacturing in pharma, beverages). The team invests from a number of equity funds across the risk-return spectrum, including a $19 billion Americas/Europe flagship fund, a $13 billion core infrastructure fund, a $7 billion Asia fund, a $3 billion climate growth fund, and $10 billion of private wealth capital. Investments range from control buyouts in operating businesses, to corporate partnership deals, to growth-oriented financings.

Position Description and Responsibilities

• 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 commercial, accounting, tax, and legal diligence advisors
• Assisting with the development of and monitoring operational initiatives within portfolio companies
• Monitoring and reporting on portfolio company performance
• Drafting and presenting oral and written materials to management and investors
• Building relationships within the firm and with management teams, as well as with external advisors and industry experts

Primary Qualifications and Skills

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of investment banking experience plus 2+ years of corporate or infrastructure private equity experience. Infrastructure specific experience is not required; the team’s activity fundamentally centers on private equity investing methods in infrastructure operating businesses.

• MBA student with anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027
• Candidates must:
  • Embody KKR’s core values, in particular: unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence.
  • Have a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for investing, a strong understanding of fundamental business analysis, and an outstanding academic record.
  • 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 them to contribute to a collaborative and constructive work environment.
  • Demonstrate applied AI capability; experience using AI tools to analyze data, generate content, or streamline processes; familiarity with effective prompt design and generating reliable results using generative AI tools

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

$170,000—$175,000 USD

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.