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About the Role

KKR is seeking an Associate / Principal for its Multi-Asset Strategies team, focusing on Research, Analytics, and Portfolio Construction. This role is at the intersection of investment research, quantitative analysis, and portfolio management, aimed at developing proprietary models and informing investment strategies.

Responsibilities

Developing original research on asset allocation, portfolio construction, relative value, and strategic portfolio management topics.
Building and enhancing proprietary models and analytical tools for client analysis and multi-asset portfolio management.
Developing innovative approaches to portfolio construction, asset allocation, and asset/liability modeling.
Developing tailored asset allocation and portfolio construction analyses for institutional clients, including investment proposals and ongoing portfolio management.
Enhancing and periodically refreshing KKR’s Capital Market Assumptions, including improving methodologies, expanding asset class coverage, and updating assumptions.
Partnering with quant and research teams across KKR to incorporate firm insights into the Multi-Asset Strategies team’s work.
Partnering closely with KCS (fundraising) members and other senior internal stakeholders on client engagements.
Communicating research and investment insights through thought leadership, client presentations, and discussions with senior internal stakeholders.

Requirements

3-8 years of experience at an asset management firm with direct involvement in quantitative investment research, asset allocation, risk management, and/or portfolio construction.
Knowledge of investing fundamentals across a wide range of asset classes, ideally including private markets.
Advanced Python programming for quantitative analysis and financial modeling.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
Experience addressing institutional portfolio management challenges through quantitative analysis and original research.
Thorough understanding of economics, financial theory, portfolio theory, liability modeling, optimization, and other portfolio construction techniques.
Knowledge of risk systems such as MSCI RiskMetrics, Barra, Bloomberg PORT or FactSet is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and partnership skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into clear investment conclusions.
Creative and adaptive thinker with strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
Strong academic credentials with a degree in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field.

Skills

Quantitative analysis
Financial modeling
Asset allocation
Portfolio construction
Risk management
Python programming
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Economics
Financial theory
Portfolio theory
Liability modeling
Optimization
Interpersonal skills
Partnership skills
Communication skills
Analytical judgment
Attention to detail

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate
Principal
3-8 years

Education Level

Degree in a quantitative discipline (economics, finance, computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or related field)

Salary/Compensations

$150,000—$225,000 USD

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance

About the Company

KKR is a leading global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions.
KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns through a patient and disciplined 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.