MBA Intern – KKR Capstone Team - Singapore - 6 months

KKR is a global investment firm with nearly five decades of investment management experience with approximately US$624 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2024. KKR is headquartered in New York and has a presence in 26 cities across 4 continents – combining local expertise with a global perspective.

KKR globally manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit strategies. In addition, KKR Capital Markets supports our firm, portfolio companies, and clients by providing tailored capital markets advice and financing solutions. KKR Capstone, with a mission to create value for all our stakeholders by identifying and delivering sustainable operational performance within KKR portfolio companies, is also an integral part of the firm’s overall approach to value creation. KKR’s Client Solutions team seeks to diversify KKR’s client base to include new investors across all regions and institution types, including a growing focus on individual, private wealth investors.

KKR first established its presence in Asia Pacific in 2005. Since then, KKR has grown to approximately US$80 billion of AUM across its strategies in the region, which include private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, impact, and growth technology. KKR has approximately 300 executives working across business functions and asset classes with offices located in Beijing, Gurugram, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. While nearly all executives are local to their market – and are adept at proprietary sourcing, relationship building, and best practices considerations within their markets – each closely collaborates with KKR’s team worldwide to leverage the firm’s experience and expertise.

KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual’s success is the result of good skills and acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm.  They think in terms of “we”, not “I” and we know we are better together than one single person – no matter how skilled that person is. One firm, collaboration, operating with “like and trust” are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining a Capstone team but also a team of more than 2,500 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients.

For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. 

KKR Capstone Overview

KKR Capstone is at the core of KKR’s value creation ecosystem. The team works closely with KKR’s investment professionals and portfolio company management to drive operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth. As an MBA intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly contribute to the success of KKR’s portfolio companies.

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. At the same time, you will support relevant internal processes in managing and developing KKR’s value creation ecosystem. 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 product development, pricing, salesforce effectiveness, or cost optimizations, operational efficiency. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with KKR Capstone team members, portfolio company management, KKR investment teams, and external advisors as needed to drive project outcomes
• Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics and benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Presentation Development: Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for internal KKR stakeholders or portfolio company stakeholders
• Operational Analysis: Conduct in-depth analyses of portfolio company operations to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements.  
• 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

Language requirement

• Vietnamese or Mandarin language proficiency will be advantageous

 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.