Real Estate Credit Direct Lending Analyst
Job Overview
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
KKR Real Estate was founded in 2011 on the belief that a dedicated real estate team with access to KKR’s global investment platform could create differentiated deal flow and compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors. KKR Real Estate is a global solutions provider across the capital structure in the real estate industry, and we focus on opportunities including property-level equity, debt and special situations transactions and businesses with significant real estate holdings that can benefit from KKR’s operational expertise. The primary mandate of KKR Real Estate is to leverage the KKR brand, relationships, industry expertise, and proprietary knowledge of the Firm (where appropriate) together with the real estate expertise of the team to create differentiated deal flow for our investors.
In January 2025, KKR announced the combination of its Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Energy Real Assets businesses into one Real Assets platform. This team is led globally by Raj Agrawal, Global Head of KKR Real Assets, and Ralph Rosenberg, Chairman of KKR Real Assets. The platform manages over $179 billion in assets and is comprised of approximately 260 investment professionals, as of June 30, 2025.
KKR Real Estate Credit
KKR Real Estate Credit was formed in 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and complement KKR Real Estate’s private equity platforms in the U.S. and Western Europe. KKR Real Estate Credit is an integrated real estate credit business that invests in loans and securities across the risk spectrum, from core through opportunistic. KKR Real Estate Credit has approximately $43.7 billion of AUM as of October 7, 2025, and invests primarily through six main pools of capital.
KKR Real Estate Credit’s investment philosophy begins with the broader investment approach that KKR has employed for four decades. KKR is a long-term fundamental investor focused on value creation and producing attractive risk-adjusted returns. Within KKR Real Estate Credit, we seek opportunities where we have a sourcing, underwriting or execution advantage by leveraging KKR’s brand, industry knowledge and relationships. Our experienced team is complemented by a deep bench of investment professionals in KKR’s private equity, real assets, credit and capital markets businesses, among others, that allow us to employ a differentiated approach to investing.
KKR has a dedicated investment services platform, K-Star Asset Management LLC to support loan origination and underwriting, securities investing, asset management, special servicing, risk management, and client experience for KKR Real Estate Credit.
POSITION OVERVIEW
KKR Real Estate Credit is seeking to hire an investment professional to join its industry-leading Direct Lending team focused on originations to help drive its continued growth and expansion.
The primary responsibilities for the role include underwriting commercial loans across asset classes, geographies, and KKR investment vehicles, managing the due diligence process, and preparing investment memorandums.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the above, the successful candidate will also:
- Actively coordinate the investment process (bidding, due diligence, and closing)
- Participate in due diligence sessions, loan structuring negotiations, and closing processes
- Participate and present in pipeline meetings, deal screening sessions, and investment committees
- Conduct macro and micro level data analysis to inform investment decisions
- Assist with asset management, reporting requirements, and other fundraising/investor relations work streams
- Participate in strategic task force initiatives to further scale and institutionalize the KKR Real Estate Credit business
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in KKR Real Estate Credit and KKR Real Estate Equity as well as across the firm to “connect the dots” and support KKR’s one-firm approach
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in commercial real estate finance
- Superior analytical and financial modeling skills with demonstrated investment acumen, knowledge, and thoughtfulness as a credit-minded investor
- Strong knowledge of commercial real estate, fixed income, and financial concepts
- Exceptional written and presentation skills and strong executive presence
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone that is:
- Collaborative and has strong relationship building skills
- Able to work independently and represent the Firm’s culture and values in a professional manner
- Goal-oriented and has the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and manage timelines
- Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and a self-starter
- Intellectually curious with a desire to continuously expand their knowledge base
- Committed to the highest level of integrity and professionalism
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.