Global Portfolio Construction Team – Global Credit and Insurance, Principal
Stage · New York, New York, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
KKR is seeking a Principal to join its Global Credit Insurance Portfolio Construction team which is responsible for the following:
Formulating investment-oriented portfolio construction recommendations across KKR's Credit and Insurance portfolios, drawing on a firm platform of $549bnin total AUM (as of Q1 2026), including a scaled Private Credit business spanning senior debt, junior debt, and asset-based finance
Monitoring and managing portfolio risk across KKR Credit and Insurance portfolios and sharing insights with senior investors and C-level firm management
Providing asset allocation recommendations for various multi-asset portfolio client initiatives including KKR strategic partnerships, multi-asset structured products, and allocation-based marketing efforts
As a Principal, the successful candidate will own portfolio construction initiatives across KKR's Private Credit portfolios, including senior debt, junior debt, and asset-based finance. You will lead asset allocation for KKR's Private multi-asset mandates internally and externally. This is a high-visibility role with direct, recurring exposure to KKR senior management; the candidate will be expected to set the narrative and synthesize complex information into clear, decision-ready recommendations. They will architect and own proprietary models in asset classes where industry-level standards are limited, requiring strong independent judgment, creativity, and the ability to build frameworks from first principles. The successful candidate must be highly technical and a trusted thought partner to senior investors, while mentoring junior team members and elevating the analytical standards of a high-performance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the preparation of portfolio construction recommendations for Private Credit funds for Portfolio Management Committees across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and present them directly to senior decision-makers
Own fund modeling efforts to understand drivers of historical and projected performance, risk exposures and economic sensitivities, and translate findings into actionable portfolio decisions
Drive portfolio monitoring and analytics using quantitative and qualitative approaches, directing coordination with deal teams, client partners group, operations, and finance colleagues while owning data integrity standards
Bring deep knowledge of financial markets across Private Credit (including direct lending and asset-based finance); anticipate market developments and proactively deliver actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers
Communicate risk concerns with authority and lead the preparation and delivery of presentations for Portfolio Managers / Investment Committees
Own and enhance quantitative asset allocation models for KKR's various multi-asset portfolios and KKR's Balance Sheet
Design creative solutions to structure multi-fund investments, building scenario simulations and clearly explaining outcomes to senior stakeholders
Set the standard for customized models tailored to the firm's investment process and risk framework; partner with dedicated IT resources to automate and institutionalize these models at scale
Serve as a senior quantitative resource across the firm, evaluating existing capabilities and driving improvements in models, technology and analytical methodology
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
6–9 years of experience related to Private Credit (Direct Lending, Senior Debt, Junior Debt, Asset-Based Finance), including a demonstrated track record of owning portfolio construction or quantitative investment workstreams
Advanced programming skills in a structured language (Python preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel and PowerPoint)
Proven application of best practices in quantitative methods and strategies to the investment/risk management process, including hands-on leadership of large data analysis
Solid understanding of corporate fundamentals
Broad experience with various types of investments and their characteristics, which may include private and public equities, fixed income and structured investments, as well as real estate/infrastructure. Direct experience with private assets strongly preferred
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