Structured Credit Investment Analyst / Associate

Position Summary

KKR is seeking an investment analyst at the Analyst/Associate level to join the Structured Credit Portfolio Management team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will bring 1-4 years of relevant experience to the role and will be expected to assist the team with the following tasks:

• Recommending trades based on relative value or to improve portfolio metrics, presenting to investment committee on trade ideas and market update.
• Monitoring CLO portfolio performance and improving in house analytical infrastructure supporting portfolio management
• Working with traders, legal and middle office to monitor investment guideline compliance
• Researching thematic topics in the structured credit/ABS space
• Performing pre-trade compliance and allocating trades in accordance with portfolio guidelines
• Assisting in the monitoring of credit risk across portfolios
• Liaising with the research team to stay current on earnings, sector news and fundamentals
• Responding to investor or ad-hoc PM requests

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Background in CLO/structured credit trading, structuring or investing
• Base understanding of the Leveraged Loan product with emphasis on CLO experience, ABS experience a plus
• Proficient at navigating through fund compliance documentation and CLO indentures
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills to liaise with investors and various groups across KKR Credit & Markets
• Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to roll up sleeves and perform deep dive investment analysis
• Strong analytical background and proficiency in financial modeling, statistical analysis tools & programming languages (Python or R)
• Strong background in engineering, computer science, or mathematics is a plus
• Great attention to detail

This is the expected annual base salary range for this San Francisco-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

$120,000 - $165,000 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.