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.
Overview
Real Estate has been a part of the firm’s strategy since 1981 when we first began pursuing real estate opportunities through our private equity strategy. In 2011, we made a decision to form a dedicated real estate platform. As of December 31, 2024, our team consists of 140+ dedicated investment and asset management professionals across 11 countries, with more than ~$80 billion of assets under management (including proprietary investments).
Role And Responsibilities
We are looking for motivated Interns to join the real estate private equity team, to sit within asset and portfolio management in London for six months. An Internship with KKR will provide an intern with excellent private equity experience and outstanding learning opportunities. It will also provide great access to liaise with teams throughout KKR, senior management of companies and other external market participants (e.g. bankers, traders, advisers, private equity funds and other buyside investors).
Role Summary
The role will be varied, challenging and highly rewarding. Typical day to day responsibilities will involve the following:
- Excel modelling
- Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
- Market research
- Development of presentations
- Performing various analyses to assist in making investment decisions
- Real estate and public company valuation analysis
- Assisting with due diligence and execution of transactions
- Assisting in management of data, existing investments and fund models
- Involvement with management of external parties such as operating partners and external service providers
- Preparation of quarterly investment valuations and investor reporting
Selection Criteria / Required Skills
- Strong academic track record
- Interest in Real Estate
- Second European Language is preferred
- Strong financial modelling skills
- Positive and eager attitude with a willingness and curiosity to learn
- Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and demonstrate proactivity in approach to work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with capacity to interact with all levels
- Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging work environment making time management and work prioritization essential skills
Internship Start Date: September 2025
Internship Duration: 6 months
Job Location: KKR, 18 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1JY
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00-6.00, flexibility required
Application Process: CV (one-page). The CV (one-page) should indicate your earliest available start date.
Deadline for Applications: 25 July 2025 (early applications are encouraged as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)
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.
