Structured Credit (CLO), Principal/ Director

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is seeking a Principal/ Director to join its Structured Credit platform, focused on CLO capital markets execution across the U.S. platform. This role will play a critical part in supporting CLO issuance activity, partnering closely with investment banks and internal stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality execution across transactions.

The role is execution-oriented and well suited for a candidate with strong bank-side CLO experience who is comfortable managing multiple live deals in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and execute CLO new issuance, refinancings, and resets across the U.S. platform
• Work closely with investment banks and transaction counterparties to manage execution timelines and deal flow
• Assist in structuring and documentation review for CLO transactions
• Analyze existing CLOs for potential capital markets opportunities
• Coordinate with rating agencies on transaction modeling and execution
• Partner with internal investment, portfolio management, legal, risk, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of execution processes as issuance activity scales

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7–12+ years of experience in CLO capital markets, structuring, or issuance, preferably within an investment bank CLO group or structured credit platform
• Strong knowledge of CLO structures, documentation, and transaction mechanics
• Hands-on experience with CLO modeling tools (e.g., Intex, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in a high-volume deal environment

Pay Transparency

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.