Insurance Investment Operations Senior Analyst

Student Careers at KKR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR seeks an Analyst/Sr Analyst on the Investment Operations teams supporting KKR Insurance's specialty finance and transportation portfolio. The ideal candidate will multi-task under pressure with minimal supervision.

The role involves asset set up for new securities, ongoing asset lifecycle management, settlement coordination with custodians, and collaboration across internal groups, including Edge, Geneva and LMS platforms.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years' experience in general investment operations.
• Experience in private credit or equity deal funding is preferred.
• Knowledge of credit investments, especially bank loans or real estate.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and effective written communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up SPVs to hold assets and facilitate securitization.
• Coordinate asset set ups with Portfolio Management and internal platforms.
• Manage ongoing asset lifecycle (remittances, pay-downs, coupons, updates).
• Review cash and asset movements across custody and trust banks.
• Interface with third party servicers and coordinate with internal teams.
• Identify process improvements and implement enhancements.
• Support complex asset structures and process automation.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Edge

Geneva

LMS

Job description

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's Private Credit Operations is a global team that supports a broad range of operational functions across the asset management and insurance business segments. Comprised of over 30 professionals, we work closely with deal teams, legal, tax, finance, treasury, and other internal groups to manage various responsibilities related to both pre- and post-close activities. These activities span across KKR's Direct Lending, Junior Debt, Transportation, Real Estate, and other strategic investment platforms.

PC Operations is part of the larger Enterprise Investment Operations organization, ensuring seamless integration across multiple business units.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR seeks to recruit an Analyst/Sr Analyst on the Investment Operations teams supporting KKR Insurance's specialty finance and transportation portfolio (consumer, industrial, transportation, etc.). The ideal candidate will be able to multi-task under pressure with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for asset set up of new securities and structured transactions – coordinate with Portfolio Management team to (ii) understand new structures and (ii) build-out infrastructure to support new structures in KKR's Investment Management Platform (Edge, Geneva and LMS)
  • Set up SPVs to hold assets and facilitate internal securitization of asset cashflows.
  • Inclusive of settlement of loans/assets, onward participation of loans/assets across KKR Insurance Portfolios – coordination with Legal and custody banks.
• Engage in team initiatives to support complex asset structures and process automation.
• Responsible for ongoing asset lifecycle management (principal and interest remittances, pay-downs, pay-offs, coupon updates, factor updates, etc.)
• Review cash and asset movement across KKR custody and trust banks and accounts related to Investment Activity (trades, transfers, etc.)
• Interface and manage the relationship with third party servicers (loan servicers, asset managers, Federal Home Loan Banks, Custodian Banks, etc.)
• Coordinate above activities with Investment Accounting, Investment Controls, Risk, Asset Allocation, Investment Origination, etc. – inclusive of interfaces with ancillary platforms/systems
• Identify processes enhancements and develop an implementation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-4 years' experience in general investment operations, ideally in a middle office or other transaction-facing role
• Prior experience in private credit or equity deal funding
• Knowledge of credit investments, particularly bank loans or real estate
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, and overse a high volume of work
• Strong work ethic with the ability to quickly grasp key concepts

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-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

$70,000-$100,000 USD

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