Role Overview
As an MBA Intern on the KKR Capstone Team, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals to identify, analyze, and implement value creation opportunities across KKR’s portfolio companies. This role offers hands-on experience in private equity, operations, and strategy, providing a strong foundation for a career in investment management, consulting, or corporate strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Projects: Support the development and execution of growth strategies, such as new partnership development, pricing, salesforce effectiveness, operational efficiency
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with portfolio company management, KKR team members, and external advisors as needed to drive project outcomes
- Project Management: Monitor progress of initiatives, surface issues early, and assess impact using relevant financial and operating metrics
- Commercial Focus: Apply sound business judgment and data-driven insights to assess opportunities and improve performance
- Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality presentations and reports as required
- Financial Modeling: Build financial models to evaluate the impact of operational and strategic initiatives on company performance as needed
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a top-tier MBA program with a strong academic record
- 3–5 years of pre-MBA experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau)
- Passion for value creation and operational improvement
What We Offer
- Hands-On Experience: Work on real-world projects that directly impact portfolio company performance
- Mentorship: Gain guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals in private equity operations
- Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with KKR’s network of investment professionals and portfolio company executives
- Career Development: Gain exposure to the private equity industry and develop skills that are highly transferable to future roles in finance, consulting, or corporate strategy.
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.
