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.
KKR Americas Private Equity Consumer Investment Team
Menlo Park, CA
A Private Equity Analyst will be integrally involved with all aspects of the private equity investment process, including: evaluating potential investments; performing due diligence; structuring and closing transactions; interfacing with and assisting portfolio companies; exiting investments; and interacting with management teams. An Analyst will work within the Consumer industry vertical and will interact closely with other KKR businesses such as the Global Client Solutions, KKR Capstone, KKR Capital Markets, KKR Global Macro & Asset Allocation and KKR Credit. KKR’s Americas Consumer Private Equity team is based in Menlo Park, CA and invests across the consumer landscape, including consumer products, consumer services, consumer internet, hospitality/travel/leisure and industry enablers.
An Analyst will benefit from a 3-week comprehensive training program in addition to on-the-job training and development. An Analyst will also participate in a week-long, firm-wide global Analyst and Associate orientation to meet peers across the firm and learn more about each of our businesses.
Responsibilities Include:
- Learning and following the dynamics of the consumer industry
- Identifying attractive investment themes and opportunities
- Extensive analysis on potential investments, including in-depth financial modeling
- Managing the due diligence process, including overseeing commercial, accounting, tax, and legal diligence advisors
- Building relationships within the firm and with management teams, as well as with external advisors and industry experts
- Assisting with the development of and monitoring operational initiatives within portfolio companies
- Monitoring and reporting on portfolio company performance
- Drafting and presenting oral and written materials to management and investors
Experiences We Value:
- Candidates must embody KKR’s core values, in particular: unquestioned integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to teamwork and excellence
- Ideal candidates will have a genuine enthusiasm and curiosity for investing, an understanding of fundamental business analysis, and an outstanding academic record
- Candidates must possess superior analytical skills; a solid grasp of financial concepts; exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail; and a maturity that enables them to contribute to a collaborative and constructive work environment
- Prior consumer experience is not a requirement for this position
- Anticipated graduation date from an undergraduate program in December 2026 - June 2027
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