Structured Credit Investment Analyst / Associate

About the role

KKR is seeking an investment analyst at the Analyst/Associate level to join the Structured Credit Portfolio Management team in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitoring 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

• 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