Structured Credit (CLO), Principal/ Director
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
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.
TEAM OVERVIEW
Formed in 2004, KKR Credit is responsible for more than $240 billion in assets under management and 230 investment professionals. The Structured Credit team sits within Leveraged Credit, which is responsible for over $100 billion in AUM and includes 50+ investment professionals. For additional information about KKR Credit, please visit https://www.kkr.com/businesses/credit
POSITION SUMMARY
KKR is seeking a Principal/ Director to join its Structured Credit platform, focused on CLO capital markets execution across the U.S. platform. This role will play a critical part in supporting CLO issuance activity, partnering closely with investment banks and internal stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality execution across transactions.
The role is execution-oriented and well suited for a candidate with strong bank-side CLO experience who is comfortable managing multiple live deals in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support and execute CLO new issuance, refinancings, and resets across the U.S. platform
• Work closely with investment banks and transaction counterparties to manage execution timelines and deal flow
• Assist in structuring and documentation review for CLO transactions
• Analyze existing CLOs for potential capital markets opportunities
• Coordinate with rating agencies on transaction modeling and execution
• Partner with internal investment, portfolio management, legal, risk, and operations teams to ensure smooth transaction execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of execution processes as issuance activity scales
QUALIFICATIONS
• 7–12+ years of experience in CLO capital markets, structuring, or issuance, preferably within an investment bank CLO group or structured credit platform
• Strong knowledge of CLO structures, documentation, and transaction mechanics
• Hands-on experience with CLO modeling tools (e.g., Intex, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented, execution-focused, and comfortable operating in a high-volume deal environment
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.