Institutional Sales Analyst/ Associate at KKR in San Francisco

Summary: KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets solutions. They are seeking an Analyst/Associate to support the West Coast Institutional Sales team in fundraising and relationship management efforts, including client analysis, meeting preparation, and CRM database management. Responsibilities: - Partner closely with the relationship managers and other team members on raising and marketing KKR funds - Understand, analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information about institutional investors - Prepare briefing memos, make recommendations on products appropriate to the investor, suggest new potential clients based on this research - Periodically create and update bespoke marketing materials, quarterly presentations, and reporting materials - Provide ongoing LP support and remain heavily involved when investors are conducting due diligence on KKR funds - Work closely with investment professionals and deal teams to understand existing portfolios, deal pipelines, and overall market dynamics - Work closely with colleagues on the relationship management and product teams on client requests (related to capital raising, diligence and one-off servicing requests), client presentations, sales territory management, and CRM database management - Aid in the development and maintenance of the West Coast Institutional Sales Team business metrics and reports - Assist with other Team projects and initiatives on an ad hoc basis Required Qualifications: - ~1-3 years of relevant experience - Experience in or exposure to the financial markets - Strong academic record - Proven ability to manage demands of multiple teams and projects in a fast-paced work environment - Team-oriented / ability to collaborate with others - Outstanding oral and written communication skills - Technical and aesthetic understanding of PowerPoint, Excel and Office - Meticulous organization skills, with an emphasis on very strong attention to detail - Positive attitude with a willingness to help out wherever necessary - Desire to take ownership of projects and see them through to completion - Quick learner and self-starter - Aptitude for critical and creative thinking across the quantitative and qualitative spectrum - Strong relationship development skills for both internal relationships and external client and prospect relationships - Maturity, presence, sound judgment, and ability to form and express opinions effectively to cross-divisional teams Required Skills: Financial markets experience, CRM database management, PowerPoint proficiency, Excel proficiency Important Skills: Oral communication skills, Written communication skills, Team collaboration Nice-to-Have Skills: Project ownership, Attention to detail, Critical thinking, Relationship development Benefits: Discretionary bonus