Infrastructure Strategies - Product Associate

TEAM OVERVIEW

The Global Client Solutions team (“KCS”) is KKR’s dedicated investor solutions team. KCS was formed in 2009 to invest in and focus on KKR’s relationships with current and potential investors. Today, KCS consists of over 250 executives located in 21 offices across four continents and in 17 countries.

The KCS platform is primarily organized around two specialized focus areas: Sales/Relationship Management and Product/Strategy Management. KCS seeks to “connect the dots” across all businesses at KKR, from our global Infrastructure investing teams to Private Equity, Real Estate, Credit, and Capital Markets, to deliver all of KKR’s intellectual capital and solutions to our investing partners. The group’s long-term objective is to diversify KKR’s client base to include new investors, across all regions and institution types, and to raise capital for the Firm’s expanding product platform through developing, structuring and maintaining collaborative partnerships with our investors.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Infrastructure Strategies Team within KCS is seeking an Associate to join its London office. This individual will serve as a product specialist, working closely with the firm’s Infrastructure investment professionals and global capital raising teams. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of the Infrastructure platform, encompassing fund structuring, marketing, fundraising, investor engagement, and ongoing investor relationship management. The successful candidate will support the full suite of Infrastructure products, with a primary focus on fundraising for the Infrastructure K-Series evergreen product suite across EMEA and APAC.

The Associate will play a key role in supporting live fundraising processes, with primary responsibility for coordinating and responding to investor due diligence requests. In addition, the Associate will collaborate closely with deal teams to develop a detailed understanding of the current portfolio, investment pipeline, and broader market environment. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing and responding to written and analytical due diligence inquiries from investors;
• Coordinating with investment, sales, asset management, and portfolio management teams for any questions that come in via an investor or a Relationship Manager;
• Working across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the investment, ESG, reporting, and accounting teams in order to prepare investor communication materials;
• Preparing, updating, and maintaining marketing materials, investor presentations, and regular updates;
• Supporting client-specific follow-up requests and other bespoke projects as required; and
• Over time, it is expected that the Associate will take a more external-facing role acting as a proxy for the Infrastructure investing team in marketing meetings, having the knowledge to support, service, pitch, update and respond to all questions from an existing or prospective client.

KKR’s Infrastructure Strategies Team is characterized by a collaborative, performance-driven culture built on the following guiding principles:

• Build and Maintain Relationships with Intensity: Engage proactively with stakeholders across investment, sales, operations, and legal functions, leveraging the firm’s capabilities to strengthen relationships and enhance outcomes.
• Pursue Excellence: Deliver high-quality, accurate, and impactful work, consistently upholding the highest professional standards.
• Act with Urgency and Ownership: Execute objectives decisively and take accountability for results, applying lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate Transparently: Share information openly, raise issues promptly, and ensure clarity and alignment across teams.
• Lead by Example: Recognize achievements publicly and provide constructive feedback privately.
• Contribute Thoughtfully: Develop and articulate well-reasoned perspectives, embracing challenges and opportunities for growth.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates will have 3–6 years of experience as an Analyst or Associate at an investment bank, placement agent, or asset management firm, in an investing, investor-facing, or client-facing capacity. The hire will serve as a key point of access for global sales teams seeking information on our Infrastructure investment strategies, interacting regularly with multiple parts of the firm. We are looking for team-oriented candidates with strong analytical backgrounds, outstanding oral and written communication skills, maturity, executive presence, and sound judgment.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Fluency in a second European language is essential, with a strong preference for French, Italian, or German, given the external-facing nature of the role and the focus on fundraising across EMEA.
• Project and Time Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Analytical and Creative Thinking: Proven aptitude for both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with the ability to think critically, synthesize complex information, and develop innovative solutions.
• Intellectual Curiosity and Initiative: A fast learner with strong self-motivation and a genuine interest in continuous learning, fundraising dynamics, and product development.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple perspectives and tailor messages effectively for different audiences.
• Organization and Precision: Highly organized with a meticulous approach to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, polished deliverables.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced command of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to present information in a clear, concise, and visually compelling manner.
• Content Expertise: Strong ability to understand and articulate complex concepts, translating technical information into accessible, investor-ready materials.
• Professional Presence and Judgment: Displays maturity, sound judgment, and executive presence, with the confidence to form and express well-considered views to senior stakeholders across functions.
• Relationship Management: Skilled in developing productive relationships across global and cross-functional teams, including effective collaboration with senior management and external partners.
• Team Orientation: Positive, adaptable, and collaborative, with a willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to the broader success of the team.