Portfolio Company Data Operations

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's Global Operations team enables the firm's businesses by supporting the lifecycles of our investments, investors, and funds from one global operating platform. Leveraging a data-driven approach, the team's operating verticals align with our businesses to ensure that we are able to provide best in class service to internal and external stakeholders while using technology, process, and location as tools to adapt and scale. The business area is comprised of the Client Services, Treasury, Private Market Operations, Data Operations, and Global Credit Investment Operations teams.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR has an enterprise data operations group to collect, manage, and harness the power of data across our diverse business activities. Given the criticality of Portfolio Company (PortCo) data to KKR's Private Markets business, a dedicated Portfolio Company Data Operations function has been established to service our Private Equity and Infrastructure businesses. Structured within the broader Global Data Operations organization, this team is tasked with ensuring all Portfolio Company financials are controlled, consumable, and curated to deliver transparent & impactful insights to key internal & external constituents.

The PortCo Data Operations team is seeking to hire a Vice President based in New York to lead Americas Private Equity and Infrastructure data management and performance reporting/analysis efforts. The candidate will work closely with Private Equity deal teams, KKR Capstone, and KKR Capital Markets teams to lead the KKR internal portfolio monitoring process and associated technology platform. While driving continuous transformation & improvement, this role will also assist with the execution of the on-going processes of Portfolio Company on-boarding, data quality management, and analytics to meet the evolving needs of both regional & global leadership.

This position will report to the Global Head of PortCo Data Ops. The ideal candidate would have the unique combination of financial acumen, strong data analysis & technical skills, and a passion/interest in private markets investing. The candidate should also have an interest in embracing new technologies (AI), have strong verbal/written communication skills, and be a good cultural fit with an emphasis on collaboration, excellence, and action-oriented results.

KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual's success is the result acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm. They think in terms of "we", not "I" and know we are better together than one single person. One firm, collaboration, operating with "like and trust" are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining the Portfolio Company Data Operations team but also a team of 2,500 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients.

P OSITION OVERVIEW

KKR has an enterprise data operations group to collect, manage, and harness the power of data across our diverse business activities. Given the criticality of Portfolio Company (PortCo) data to KKR's Private Markets business, a dedicated Portfolio Company Data Operations function has been established to service our Private Equity and Infrastructure businesses. Structured within the broader Global Data Operations organization, this team is tasked with ensuring all Portfolio Company financials are controlled, consumable, and curated to deliver transparent & impactful insights to key internal & external constituents.

The PortCo Data Operations team is seeking to hire a Vice President based in New York to lead Americas Private Equity and Infrastructure data management and performance reporting/analysis efforts The candidate will work closely with Private Equity deal teams, KKR Capstone, and KKR Capital Markets teams to lead the KKR internal portfolio monitoring process and associated technology platform. While driving continuous transformation & improvement, this role will also assist with the execution of the on-going processes of Portfolio Company on-boarding, data quality management, and analytics to meet the evolving needs of both regional & global leadership.

This position will report to the Global Head of PortCo Data Ops. The ideal candidate would have the unique combination of financial acumen, strong data analysis & technical skills, and a passion/interest in private markets investing. The candidate should also have an interest in embracing new technologies (AI), have strong verbal/written communication skills, and be a good cultural fit with an emphasis on collaboration, excellence, and action-oriented results.

KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual's success is the result acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm. They think in terms of "we", not "I" and know we are better together than one single person. One firm, collaboration, operating with "like and trust" are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining the Portfolio Company Data Operations team but also a team of 2,500 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and own Americas Private Equity and Infrastructure portfolio company financial data, ensuring end-to-end data integrity and a unified source of truth throughout the company lifecycle-including onboarding, operational monitoring, and exit analysis.
• Produce quarterly performance reporting and analytics across strategies, working closely with deal teams to synthesize financial and operational data to produce actionable insights for portfolio management committees and senior leadership.
• Provide a best-in-class client data experience by producing quarterly LP reports, managing ad hoc data requests, and addressing due diligence queries in collaboration with KKR's Client Services team.
• Manage and enhance the internal data platform (Chronograph) as the regional owner, resolving technical and data-related inquiries and leveraging platform to optimize user experience and engagement.
• Drive adoption of new tools and technologies for funds/investments and increase the scope of what is systematically enabled through existing software solutions.
• Generate high-impact reports and dashboards to support data-driven insights across Americas portfolio companies, responding to ad hoc data requests as needed.
• Implement and own data quality controls to ensure PortCo data completeness & accuracy, helping with the processing of any / all corrective maintenance required to remediate identified data issues in a timely manner.
• Act as the point of contact for data-related questions and updates from various internal and external groups, such as PortCo contacts and deal teams.
• Collaborate with the Global Data Operations team, to provide flexible support to all data initiatives and global functions, as necessary.
• Participate in all PortCo related data initiatives globally across KKR to provide data & analytics support wherever this dataset is leveraged.
• Manage and develop a team of 3-4 junior team members in support of these initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Analytics, Accounting, Engineering, Information Systems, or related quantitative discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in a data-intensive role within financial services, private equity, asset management, or a comparable institutional environment.
• Advanced SQL skills to manipulate data (experience with joins, views, stored procedures, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, corporate finance, and the private equity ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience creating executive-ready dashboards using data visualization tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or similar tools to support analyses.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Excel plug ins, Power Query).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill data into insights.
• Strong cultural fit - collaborative, intellectually curious, action-oriented, and committed to high standards of excellence and accountability.
• Proven ability to manage demands of multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle competing priorities while remaining connected to the details.
• Prior team management experience, with a track record of mentoring and leading team members.
• Willingness and ability to work in-person five days per week at KKR's Hudson Yards office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Buy-side exposure with experience in asset/ investment management.
• Advanced data analytics & modeling skills using Python, R, etc.
• Experience with cloud data warehouse solutions such as Snowflake, Databricks, etc.
• Experience with Private Equity Portfolio Monitoring tools such as Chronograph, iLEVEL, Cobalt, etc.
• Knowledge of Private Markets / Private Company data, trends and analytics.
• Familiarity with market & alternative data vendors.

#LI-DNI

This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$160,000-$185,000 USD

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.