Real Assets Product Strategy, Principal

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment 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. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

The Global Client Solutions team (“KCS”) is KKR’s dedicated investor solutions team. KCS was formed in 2009 to invest in and focus on KKR’s relationships with current and potential investors. Today, KCS consists of over 250 executives located in 21 offices globally.

The Real Assets Strategies Team within KCS is seeking an Associate/Principal to join its New York office to be focused on coordination of capital formation and product development for KKR’s Global Infrastructure business.

This individual will serve as a product specialist, working closely with the firm’s Infrastructure investment professionals and global capital raising teams. The role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of the Infrastructure platform, encompassing fund structuring, marketing, fundraising, investor engagement, and ongoing investor relationship management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting live fundraising processes for KKR Infrastructure as well as ongoing investor servicing of existing clients. The Associate/Principal will collaborate closely with investment teams to develop a detailed understanding of the current portfolio, investment pipeline, and broader market environment. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing and responding to written and analytical due diligence inquiries from investors;
• Coordinating with investment teams, sales, and portfolio management teams to address investors questions and prepare investor communication materials;
• Working across Finance/Operations for ongoing fund reporting and Legal/external counsel to prepare legal documents including PPMs, LPAs, subscription documents and investor-negotiated side letters;
• Partnering with senior team members on structuring, raising and maintaining funds;
• Participating in interactions with prospective and existing investors and consultants;
• Preparing, updating, and maintaining marketing materials, investor presentations, reporting, and regular updates; and
• Supporting client-specific follow-up requests and other bespoke projects as required.

KKR’s Real Assets Strategies Team is characterized by a collaborative, performance-driven culture built on the following guiding principles:

• Build and Maintain Relationships with Intensity: Engage proactively with stakeholders across investment, sales, operations, and legal functions, leveraging the firm’s capabilities to strengthen relationships and enhance outcomes.
• Pursue Excellence: Deliver high-quality, accurate, and impactful work, consistently upholding the highest professional standards.
• Act with Urgency and Ownership: Execute objectives decisively and take accountability for results, applying lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate Transparently: Share information openly, raise issues promptly, and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Lead by Example: Recognize achievements publicly and provide constructive feedback privately.
• Contribute Thoughtfully: Develop and articulate well-reasoned perspectives, embracing challenges and opportunities for growth.

Qualified candidates will have spent 5-7 years at an investment bank, placement agent or asset management firm with a preference for candidates with an infrastructure background.  The hire will act as a gateway for global sales teams to access information for our Infrastructure investment strategies, interacting regularly with multiple parts of the firm. We are looking for team-oriented candidates with strong analytical backgrounds, outstanding oral and written communication skills, maturity, executive presence, and sound judgment.

• Project and Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and Creative Thinking: Proven aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with the ability to think critically, synthesize complex information, and develop innovative solutions.
• Intellectual Curiosity and Initiative: A fast learner with strong self-motivation and a genuine interest in continuous learning, fundraising dynamics, and product development.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple perspectives and tailor messages effectively for different audiences.
• Organization and Precision: Highly organized with a meticulous approach to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished deliverables.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to present information in a clear, concise, and visually compelling manner.
• Content Expertise: Strong ability to understand and articulate complex concepts, translating technical information into accessible, investor-ready materials.
• Professional Presence and Judgment: Displays maturity, sound judgment, and executive presence, with the confidence to form and express well-considered views to senior stakeholders across functions.
• Relationship Management: Skilled in developing productive relationships across global and cross-functional teams, including effective collaboration with senior management and external partners.
• Team Orientation: Positive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the broader success of the team.

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