Portfolio Analyst - Structured Finance

Dublin · 3+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 10, 2026

At a glance

The Portfolio Monitoring Unit (PMU) is seeking an Associate to join the team in Dublin to manage and oversee KKR’s Asset-Based Finance (ABF) investments.
This role involves performance analytics, transaction modelling, and strategic optimization for a growing portfolio of over 200 deals.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of KKR’s High Grade ABF platform, focusing on investment grade or near-investment grade public and private investments.

Proactive monitoring of the performance of public and private ABF transactions, including regular engagement with servicers and originators.
Preparation of quarterly portfolio reviews and participation in Investment Committee presentations.
Financial modelling, conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses.
Maintaining performance data and risk metrics within KKR’s internal portfolio management systems.
Collaborating cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Risk, ESG, and other teams on reporting, investor materials, and ad hoc portfolio requests.
Coordinating with third-party valuation agents to support valuations of private transactions.
Identifying underperforming or high-risk assets and supporting trade or repositioning recommendations.

Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in credit risk, structured finance, ABF/securitisation, transaction services, leasing, restructuring, or a rating agency.
A strong academic background, ideally in a quantitative or finance-related discipline.
Solid understanding of financial statements, cash flow modelling, and deal structuring.
Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
Strong written communication and presentation skills.
A self-starter mindset, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
A proven ability to quickly absorb new information and a commitment to learning new asset classes and analytical tools.

Direct experience with ABF, structured credit, or secured lending.
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Intex, Bloomberg, Tableau/PowerBI, and FactSet.