US Credit Solutions Group, Principal

Careers at KKR • New York, NY

21h • $200,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KKR is seeking a Principal to join the New York-based Credit Solutions team. The Principal will serve as a deal team captain responsible for leading transactions across the diligence, underwriting, structuring, and investment committee workstreams. The role includes significant ownership of transaction outcomes, client coverage and origination, active involvement in portfolio management, and responsibility for developing junior investment professionals.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience in private credit, direct lending, leveraged finance, or investment banking
• Experience leading transaction execution across various capital structures
• Strong understanding of credit documentation, structuring considerations, and downside protection
• Strong technical skills across financial modeling, accounting, and credit analysis
• Sound investment judgment and ability to independently assess risk and return
• Demonstrated ownership mentality and execution focus
• Clear, concise communicator with comfort engaging senior internal stakeholders and key external stakeholders
• Collaborative approach and experience mentoring junior professionals
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to sponsor-backed transactions preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of private credit transactions, including diligence, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and legal documentation workstreams
• Prepare and present investment committee materials, including underwriting analysis, risk assessment, and return considerations
• Oversee financial modeling, downside scenarios, and credit risk evaluation
• Manage transaction processes and timelines, coordinating with sponsors, management teams, advisors, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Support senior investment professionals on select sponsor relationships and new investment origination
• Monitor portfolio investments post-close, including performance analysis, covenant compliance, amendments, refinancings, and add-on transactions
• Provide guidance and oversight to Analysts and Associates, ensuring high-quality analytical output and execution discipline

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed