2026 K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Operations Summer Internship Program
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.
The 2026 K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Operations Summer Internship Program is an opportunity for you to join a leading investment services firm, during your undergraduate career.
We are recruiting for 2026 Summer Interns for K-Star Asset Management LLC ("K-Star") to join a 10-week internship experience in Dallas, TX. This program will provide robust learning and development opportunities. At the conclusion of the program, 2027 full-time offers may be extended to exceptional performers based on mutual interest and business needs.
KKR REAL ESTATE CREDIT AND K-STAR INVESTMENT SERVICES OVERVIEW
K-Star was formed in 2022 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR. K-Star is a real estate investment services platform providing special servicing, value-add asset management, underwriting and due diligence services, and asset-backed finance support for residential and consumer loans to KKR's real estate credit portfolio. The K-Star team includes industry specialists in special servicing, value-add asset management, due diligence, and underwriting, among other functional areas, please visit K-Star's website at www.ksam.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking Summer Interns to join full-time for a 10-week internship, commencing June 2026. Summer Interns will work to support the Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) Mortgage trading desk given the significant AUM growth of KKR's Residential Mortgage investment portfolio. Summer Interns will support all critical functions, working closely with the team leads within K-Star and investment professionals within the Firm's Credit & Markets business. Some core responsibilities of the role will include assisting with settling trades and ensuring data integrity, overseeing multiple counterparties and vendors, providing continuous surveillance of data and working with servicers to ensure accuracy, managing risk to ensure successful cash remittances and early identification of problem assets, and internal and external reporting on the portfolio. Qualified candidates will also be expected to participate in special projects and assignments related to the growth of the platform.
Summer Interns will also be expected to participate in special projects and assignments related to the growth of the platform as deemed necessary and appropriate by their manager. With the goal of developing strong process creation and execution skills, Summer Interns must be exceptional communicators and demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships across the various KKR businesses, including the Firm's Credit & Markets teams, legal, and finance teams. If the Summer Intern exhibits exceptional performance, a full-time offer of employment may be extended for immediate start following the conferment of a Bachelor's degree.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Anticipated graduation in December 2026 - June 2027 with a Bachelor's degree in a Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• Outstanding academic record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Aptitude for critical and creative thinking across the quantitative and qualitative spectrum
• Self-starter; comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to learn quickly with clear intellectual curiosity and self-motivation
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work both independently and within teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Exceptional work ethic and sense of urgency
LI-DNI
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.
