COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR & Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and 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 The Global Atlantic Financial Group.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Global Client Solutions (KCS) team is looking for an intern to support the France, BeNeLux & Italy team. This role will report to the Head of KCS France, BeNeLux & Italy. This role will be based in Paris, France.
You will have the opportunity to experience working within a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple alternative asset classes with a proven track record over the past few decades. The role would be to support the KCS team, which is responsible for marketing various KKR-sponsored investment funds, vehicles and separate accounts to investors.
Start: June 2024 at the latest
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
A successful candidate typically will have 2-3 previous internships in the financial industry
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing ongoing support to KCS in connection with its response to ad-hoc requests from clients to ensure high servicing standards are maintained at all times
Learn the platform, products and investment strategies across asset classes
Work collaboratively with global internal teams – specifically: product teams, client services, RFP team, and other institutional sales members to facilitate timely responses to client requests
Assist to coordinate/prepare sales, product pitching, client meeting materials (with direction of French coverage KCS lead)
Assist in preparing for external marketing events, and assist preparation of responses to client data requests/RFPs, including underlying portfolio stats, marketing materials and presentation decks
Maintain information on the France, BeNeLux, Italy budgets and pipeline and provide internal weekly updates on the status of each of these clients / prospects
Provide support to the broader sales team in terms of responding to ad-hoc requests from clients
in other regions; liaise with the other sales support team to ensure weekly internal reporting of pipeline
As with any growing, changing and evolving team, this individual will be expected to remain flexible and help support other key team initiatives
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with fluency in French and English (Italian is a plus)
Strong academic credentials & record of achievement
Strong multi-tasking skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external parties in a polished, professional manner
Demonstrated team player willing to contribute to the collaborative success of the broader team
Ability to foster strong working relationships with fellow team members
Keen interest in global financial markets and alternative investments
Attention to detail, highly organized, and commitment to excellence
Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to prioritize
Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity to operate in a regional role with team interactions across the globe
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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.
