KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets solutions. They are seeking an Investment Data Operations Analyst to support the Investment Data Operations team, focusing on accurate asset setup and daily pricing controls for credit and insurance strategies.
Create securities in the security master system and maintain updates to the security record throughout the lifecycle of the instrument
Perform accurate asset setup across credit instruments, including bank loans, bonds, and structured products
Manage daily pricing for all securities; perform price validation checks, investigate exceptions, and coordinate with vendors on pricing coverage and challenges
Maintain consistent, accurate, and complete security master data across OMS, accounting, and risk systems by executing routine and targeted data maintenance tasks
Use SQL to query, validate, and reconcile large datasets across systems (including Redshift and/or Snowflake environments)
Support automation and efficiency initiatives, including responsible use of AI tools to streamline operational processes
Resolve data breaks and support downstream teams (Accounting, Risk, Compliance, Client Reporting) with pricing and reference data inquiries
Design, document, and execute data management processes under established governance frameworks
In conjunction with IT, support specifications, testing, and enhancements to tools and applications used to maintain data integrity
Identify areas of operational risk within asset setup and pricing workflows and escalate issues appropriately
Execute assigned data-related initiatives and projects, with primary responsibility focused on operational execution
Support management reporting and analysis using tools such as SQL, Sigma, PowerBI, and PowerPoint
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
1–3 years of experience in security master setup, reference data management, or pricing operations
Experience supporting credit instruments, particularly bank loans, asset backed assets
Hands-on experience writing SQL queries; experience working with Redshift and/or Snowflake strongly preferred
Strong comfort working directly with data and performing reconciliations across large datasets
Understanding of how security master and pricing data impact accounting, NAV, and risk reporting
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time constraints
Organized with the ability to manage recurring operational processes in a deadline-driven environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism
Demonstrated curiosity around automation and AI tools, with a willingness to incorporate technology to improve workflows
Willingness to roll up sleeves, be scrappy, and take ownership of day-to-day operational responsibilities
Preferred
Experience within an alternative investment firm, insurance firm, or fund administrator preferred
Experience with Sigma or PowerBI preferred
Knowledge of Security Master characteristics of Bank Debt, Bonds, and ABS
Familiarity with pricing vendors and pricing validation workflows
Exposure to trade processing and settlement preferred
Experience working with data platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, Sigma, Tableau, or PowerBI
Exposure to data governance concepts and operational control frameworks
Experience leveraging automation, scripting, or AI tools to improve operational efficiency
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
