Global Co-Invest Associate
KKR, New York, NY, United States
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 to hire an Associate onto the Co‑Investments & Partnerships team in New York. This is an immediate‑start, career‑track role for a driven and analytically strong professional who wants to combine hands‑on deal execution with direct LP and investor engagement. Associates who perform well have a clear path to becoming deal leads within the team.
Team Summary
The Co‑Investments & Partnerships team is a lean, entrepreneurial, and high‑impact group that sits at the center of KKR’s deal activity. The team works directly with investing teams across all of the firm’s geographies and asset classes including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and growth equity to raise capital, structure, and execute transactions. The team leads co‑investment syndications alongside KKR’s investments globally, provides capital markets advice, and develops both traditional and non‑traditional capital solutions for deals seeking co‑investment financing. The team also serves as the firm’s clearing house for secondary transactions, including GP‑led continuation vehicles and LP‑led buybacks of funds and co‑investments. With 12 people globally, this is a team where every member has meaningful ownership and broad exposure — associates participate actively in Investment Committee meetings and engage regularly with senior leadership across the firm.
Responsibilities
Supporting deal leads across all aspects of transaction execution, including co‑investment syndications for KKR portfolio companies across all strategies and geographies
Building and maintaining relationships with LPs and institutional investors, and guiding them through the investment process from initial outreach through to close
Preparing high‑quality transaction materials and investment memoranda, managing Q&A processes, and participating in investor calls and meetings
Executing co‑investment opportunities end‑to‑end with a thorough understanding of each deal from an investor’s perspective
Supporting secondary transaction processes, including GP‑led continuation vehicles and LP‑led fund and co‑investment buybacks
Participating in Investment Committee discussions and collaborating closely with investing teams across the firm
Qualifications
Two to four years of experience in investment banking or a buyside role, ideally in private equity, infrastructure, or secondaries
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex quantitative and qualitative concepts
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively under time pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging institutional investors and senior stakeholders
A proactive, self‑starting approach and a collaborative, collegial working style
An investor mindset with genuine intellectual curiosity about deals, capital structures, and market dynamics
Bachelor’s degree required
Base Salary Range
$150,000—$165,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.
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. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.
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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 to hire an Associate onto the Co‑Investments & Partnerships team in New York. This is an immediate‑start, career‑track role for a driven and analytically strong professional who wants to combine hands‑on deal execution with direct LP and investor engagement. Associates who perform well have a clear path to becoming deal leads within the team.
Team Summary
The Co‑Investments & Partnerships team is a lean, entrepreneurial, and high‑impact group that sits at the center of KKR’s deal activity. The team works directly with investing teams across all of the firm’s geographies and asset classes including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and growth equity to raise capital, structure, and execute transactions. The team leads co‑investment syndications alongside KKR’s investments globally, provides capital markets advice, and develops both traditional and non‑traditional capital solutions for deals seeking co‑investment financing. The team also serves as the firm’s clearing house for secondary transactions, including GP‑led continuation vehicles and LP‑led buybacks of funds and co‑investments. With 12 people globally, this is a team where every member has meaningful ownership and broad exposure — associates participate actively in Investment Committee meetings and engage regularly with senior leadership across the firm.
Responsibilities
Supporting deal leads across all aspects of transaction execution, including co‑investment syndications for KKR portfolio companies across all strategies and geographies
Building and maintaining relationships with LPs and institutional investors, and guiding them through the investment process from initial outreach through to close
Preparing high‑quality transaction materials and investment memoranda, managing Q&A processes, and participating in investor calls and meetings
Executing co‑investment opportunities end‑to‑end with a thorough understanding of each deal from an investor’s perspective
Supporting secondary transaction processes, including GP‑led continuation vehicles and LP‑led fund and co‑investment buybacks
Participating in Investment Committee discussions and collaborating closely with investing teams across the firm
Qualifications
Two to four years of experience in investment banking or a buyside role, ideally in private equity, infrastructure, or secondaries
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex quantitative and qualitative concepts
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively under time pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging institutional investors and senior stakeholders
A proactive, self‑starting approach and a collaborative, collegial working style
An investor mindset with genuine intellectual curiosity about deals, capital structures, and market dynamics
Bachelor’s degree required
Base Salary Range
$150,000—$165,000 USD
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Reasonable Accommodations
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.
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. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.
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