2027 K-Star Summer Internship Program - Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services

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9/7/2026

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Core responsibilities

Summer interns will support the ABF IMS team by managing loan and collateral data, reconciling cash flows, and assisting with investor and trustee reporting. They will also participate in special projects related to platform growth and contribute to the processes that maintain transaction efficiency.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be current undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 with an outstanding academic record. Applicants should demonstrate a genuine interest in asset-backed finance and structured credit, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Key skills

Asset-backed financeStructured creditInvestment managementLoan data analysisCollateral data managementCash flow reconciliationInvestor reportingTrustee reportingProcess creationCommunicationRelationship buildingAttention to detailMulti-taskingLeadershipAI-powered tools

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Student Careers at KKR

Industry

Financial Services

Employees

11,519

Type

Public Company

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

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. For additional information about KKR (NYSE: KKR), please visit www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit www.globalatlantic.com. KKR will never request personal information, account details, payments and transfers over digital chat applications, social media, email or through SMS: https://www.kkr.com/security-and-fraud-awareness

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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. K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services 2027 Summer Internship Program Dallas, TX Company Overview: K-Star Asset Management LLC (“K-Star”) was formed in 2022 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR. K-Star is a dedicated real estate credit investment services platform. From Dallas and Dublin, K-Star supports KKR’s real estate credit strategies through credit asset management, special servicing, underwriting, surveillance, and asset-backed finance. Our teams work across the real estate credit lifecycle, helping KKR deploy, manage, and protect capital for its investors. Learn more at www.ksam.com. KKR Real Estate Credit was formed in January 2015 to invest in real estate credit products and complement KKR Real Estate’s private equity platforms. KKR Real Estate Credit currently invests through eight separately capitalized vehicles across our Direct Lending and Securities portfolios and consists of 120+ dedicated professionals based in New York, San Francisco, Houston and Dallas. Position Overview: The K-Star Asset-Backed Finance Investment Management Services (“ABF IMS”) Summer Internship Program is a 10-week internship, commencing in June 2027. This is an opportunity for you to join a leading investment services firm, during your undergraduate career. This program will provide robust learning and development opportunities. At the conclusion of the program, 2028 full-time offers may be extended to exceptional performers based on mutual interest and business needs. Summer Interns will support K-Star’s ABF IMS team, which helps KKR fund, monitor, and service asset-backed transactions. Typical responsibilities include working with loan and collateral data, helping reconcile cash flows, assisting with investor and trustee reporting, and supporting the processes and controls that keep transactions running smoothly. 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. Qualifications: Current undergraduate students with an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028 Outstanding academic record Genuine interest in asset-backed finance, structured credit, and investing demonstrated through coursework, clubs, or prior experience Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work Quick learner with clear intellectual curiosity and self-motivation Excellent communication skills Team-oriented Exceptional work ethic; strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to multi-task Demonstrated leadership ability Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 19 to be considered for the program. KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email kstarcampusrecruiting@ksam.com. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.kkr.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to kstarcampusrecruiting@ksam.com. #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.

Requirements

  • Asset-backed finance
  • Structured credit
  • Investment management
  • Loan data analysis
  • Collateral data management
  • Cash flow reconciliation
  • Investor reporting
  • Trustee reporting
  • Process creation
  • Communication
  • Relationship building
  • Attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Leadership
  • AI-powered tools

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