KKR · 3 days ago
Real Estate Credit - Office of the COO, Associate/ Principal
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets solutions. They are seeking a senior professional to join the Office of the COO to drive growth and scaling of KKR Real Estate Credit, focusing on portfolio management, capital markets, and operational initiatives.
AdviceAsset ManagementFinancial ServicesReal EstateVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Work across the department in a variety of core capacities, including:
Portfolio Management
Streamline and lead fund liquidity management, stand up a portfolio management function for debt fund strategy, build out and manage asset optimization and risk management across all segments of portfolio construction
Supporting KREF, our publicly listed mortgage REIT
Manage preparation for quarterly board meetings and earnings calls
Ensure preparation of regular financial reporting in partnership with Finance team
Execute on strategic growth initiatives to broaden the ownership base
Capital Markets / Financing
Coordinate with finance teams and KCM to optimize and manage facilities to match scale and needs of multiple capital sources; maintain and grow counterparty relationships to drive best in class financing and develop syndication strategies
Technology
Work with KKR Products team to accelerate delivery of critical tools, prioritizing business needs accordingly
Devise solutions to improve efficiency across data and risk management, and increase reporting capabilities. Partner with engineering team in the implementation of such solutions
Broader Platform-Wide and Operational initiatives
Overall responsibility for helping to oversee critical aspects of the business unit’s operations
Interface as well as build meaningful partnerships with both investing and non-investing KKR functional teams and key stakeholders (asset management, client solutions, investor relations, finance, technology, compliance) that work in support of the RE Credit business to help enable the success of the platform
Serve as a thought partner and collaborator to the existing RE Credit leadership team
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in commercial real estate, equity investment, or the financial services industry
Superior analytic and financial modeling skills
Exceptional organization and communication skills; including oral, written, presenting, and listening capabilities
Understanding of programming and technology solutions and depth of understanding of key performance metrics
Strong fundamental knowledge of commercial real estate, fixed income, and general financial concepts
Team player with desire to contribute to a collaborative and constructive work environment
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and within teams
Entrepreneurial, resourceful, self-starter; demonstrates hustle and drive
Ability to build consensus and influence organizational change
Possesses intellectual curiosity and a desire to continuously expand knowledge base
Highest level of integrity and professionalism
Company
KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.28B2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2.25B
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