Private Credit Deal Coordinator

Careers at KKR•Boston, MA

6d•$80,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Seeking an Associate to join the Private Credit Operations team as a Deal Coordinator. The Private Credit Deal Coordinator will work closely with deal teams, legal, tax, finance, treasury and other groups to assist with various responsibilities related to pre- and post-close items across its Direct Lending, Junior Debt, and other strategic investment platforms.

Requirements

3-6 years experience in general investment operations, ideally in a middle office or other transaction-facing role
Prior experience in private credit or equity deal funding
Knowledge of credit investments, particularly bank loans
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
High level of attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, and oversee a high volume of work
Strong work ethic with the ability to quickly grasp key concepts

Responsibilities

Maintain tracker(s) to ensure deal timing estimates are up-to-date and forecasts for unfunded commitments are in line with expectations and deals are tracked accurately in our systems
Work with KKR Legal, external counsel, administrative agents, and other parties on KYC items
Assist entity onboarding team with information related to new investment structures
Assist Derivatives and Liabilities Management team in coordinating back leverage
Partner with Treasury team to ensure successful delivery of funds on closing date
Frontings: work with loan settlements team to coordinate and arrange settlement with other lenders
Maintain documentation of deals and provide to interested parties (including admin agents, clients, custodians/administrators, and auditors)
Manage the settlement of all private credit secondary trades and internal transfers
Coordinate and maintain the private ratings process with rating agencies
Process improvement, work with technology and engineering teams to enhance systems for greater efficiency
Assist Credit FX Team with information for hedging purposes