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 REAL ESTATE OVERVIEW

KKR Real Estate was founded in 2011 on the belief that a dedicated real estate team with to KKR’s global investment platform could create differentiated deal flow and compelling risk-adjusted returns. The primary mandate of KKR Real Estate is to leverage the KKR brand, scale across credit and equity and integrate within the larger KKR investing ecosystem to deliver a differentiated investing opportunity. KKR Real Estate team is made up of access approximately 140 real estate investment and asset management professionals and has grown to over $85 billion of AUM. Its capabilities across real estate equity, real estate loans, and real estate securities, under the same leadership team, has allowed it to create a best-in-class and global portfolio.

KKR REAL ESTATE CREDIT & K-STAR INVESTMENT SERVICES OVERVIEW

KKR Real Estate Credit was formed in January 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and launched the European Real Estate Credit business in 2022. KKR Real Estate Credit currently invests through 8 separately capitalized vehicles across our Direct Lending and Securities portfolios and consists of 120+ dedicated professionals based in New York, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, London and Dublin.

In 2022, KKR created K-Star Asset Management LLC (“K-Star”), a dedicated investment services platform based in Dallas, Texas. The K-Star team includes industry specialists overseeing asset management, loan origination, securities investing, risk management and client experience for KKR’s global real estate credit franchise. In 2024, K-Star established an office in Dublin, supporting KKR’s real estate credit portfolio across Western Europe.

POSITION OVERVIEW

K-Star is seeking an underwriting professional to join its dedicated Real Estate Credit team in Dublin, Ireland. The position will support the analysis and evaluation of potential direct lending opportunities in EMEA and help drive KKR Real Estate Credit’s continued growth in the market.

The primary responsibilities for the role includes modelling and underwriting commercial loans across multiple asset classes, geographies, and KKR investment vehicles, managing the entire due diligence process (both internally and externally), and preparing investment memorandums.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will also:

Actively coordinate investment process (bidding, due diligence, and closing)
Participate in due diligence sessions, loan structuring, and closing processes
Participate in pipeline meetings, deal screening sessions, and investment committees
Develop investment themes and conduct macro and micro level data analysis to inform investment decisions
Assist team with ongoing loan asset management and reporting requirements.
Work collaboratively with investment professionals in KKR Real Estate Credit and KKR Real Estate Equity as well as across the broader KKR organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required
Recent Graduate. 0 – 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in commercial real estate lending or a closely related area
Superior analytical and financial modelling 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 KKR and K-Star’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 and has a desire to continuously expand their knowledgebase
Committed to the highest level of integrity and professionalism

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Real Estate Credit Underwriting Analyst / Graduate

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