Investment Data Operations Analyst

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 looking for an Investment Data Operations Analyst to join its growing data management group within the Global Data Operations vertical. This role sits within the Investment Data Operations (IDO) team and supports the broader enterprise, with primary coverage across Credit and Insurance strategies.

This position is based in San Francisco and reports to the VP of Investment Data Operations.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in security master and daily pricing operations, particularly supporting debt instruments and bank loans. This is a hands-on, execution-oriented role focused first and foremost on accurate asset setup and daily pricing controls, with exposure to broader data initiatives over time.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of experience in investment operations, preferably within an alternative investment firm, insurance company, or fund administrator. A strong understanding of middle- and back-office workflows, particularly how security master and pricing data impact accounting, risk, and reporting, is important.

This role requires a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, willing to grind through operational workflows, and able to independently investigate and resolve data issues. The ideal candidate will also be technically curious, comfortable working directly with data in SQL-based environments and interested in leveraging automation and AI tools to improve operational efficiency. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential for working across global teams.

We are passionate about operational excellence and providing our investment and business operations colleagues with high-quality, reliable data to support investment execution across the firm. We work in small, collaborative teams within the context of a global investment platform and offer meaningful exposure, learning opportunities, and long-term career growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create securities in the security master system and maintain updates to the security record throughout the lifecycle of the instrument

Perform accurate asset setup across credit instruments, including bank loans, bonds, and structured products

Manage daily pricing for all securities; perform price validation checks, investigate exceptions, and coordinate with vendors on pricing coverage and challenges

Maintain consistent, accurate, and complete security master data across OMS, accounting, and risk systems by executing routine and targeted data maintenance tasks

Support automation and efficiency initiatives, including responsible use of AI tools to streamline operational processes

Resolve data breaks and support downstream teams (Accounting, Risk, Compliance, Client Reporting) with pricing and reference data inquiries

Design, document, and execute data management processes under established governance frameworks

In conjunction with IT, support specifications, testing, and enhancements to tools and applications used to maintain data integrity

Identify areas of operational risk within asset setup and pricing workflows and escalate issues appropriately

Execute assigned data-related initiatives and projects, with primary responsibility focused on operational execution

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree required

1–3 years of experience in security master setup, reference data management, or pricing operations

Experience supporting credit instruments, particularly bank loans, asset backed assets.

Experience within an alternative investment firm, insurance firm, or fund administrator preferred

Strong comfort working directly with data and performing reconciliations across large datasets

Understanding of how security master and pricing data impact accounting, NAV, and risk reporting

Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time constraints

Organized with the ability to manage recurring operational processes in a deadline-driven environment

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism

Demonstrated curiosity around automation and AI tools, with a willingness to incorpor…