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KKR

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must be a current undergraduate/masters student, fluent in German, able to intern in Frankfurt for 3 months, and start full-time within 12 months after. Include expected graduation and grades in your CV.
  • You will analyze investments, perform financial modeling, assist in transactions, conduct industry research, draft decision papers, and collaborate with portfolio companies and operating partners.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or masters student
  • Must be fluent in German
  • Available to intern for a minimum of 3 months (flexible start date throughout 2025)
  • Available to work on-site in Frankfurt for most days of the week
  • Available to start working full-time within 12 months after the end of the internship
  • CV must be in PDF and include expected graduation month/year and relevant grades (incl. Abitur/High School)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct commercial, operational, and other analyses to assist in making investment decisions
  • Perform financial analysis and modelling to assess valuation of companies
  • Assist with execution of transactions
  • Drive thematic and industry research
  • Draft of decision papers for internal discussions
  • Work alongside portfolio companies and operating partners

FAQs

What is the duration of the Private Equity internship?

The internship lasts for a minimum of 3 months, with a flexible start date throughout 2025.

Is fluency in German required for the internship?

Yes, candidates must be fluent in German to be considered for the internship.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located on-site in Frankfurt.

What are the qualifications needed to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or master’s student, fluent in German, and available to intern for a minimum of 3 months.

Does the internship provide opportunities for training and mentorship?

Yes, the internship offers a dedicated training and mentorship program to help interns develop a well-rounded investment understanding.

Are interns involved in decision-making processes?

Yes, interns will draft decision papers for internal discussions and engage in the investment process, providing significant responsibility from Day 1.

Can I apply if I have no prior experience in private equity?

While prior relevant experience is beneficial, candidates with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in investing are still encouraged to apply.

What should the CV include?

The CV must be in PDF format and include the expected graduation month/year as well as relevant grades, including Abitur/High School results.

Is it necessary to work full-time after the internship?

Yes, candidates must be available to start working full-time within 12 months after the end of the internship.

Is KKR an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, KKR is an equal opportunity employer and considers individuals for employment without regard to various protected categories as per applicable law.

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KKR

A leading global investment firm.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

Culture & Values

  • Teamwork

    Teamwork is at the heart of how we operate. We take enormous pride in our one-firm approach, operating proactively and collaboratively across businesses and geographies to achieve the best possible results. We continually look to help one another and work together towards common goals. We know from experience that we can achieve much more collectively than any of us could individually. In keeping with this approach, every employee at the firm has an equity interest in KKR and shares in our success.

  • Integrity

    We conduct ourselves with integrity in everything we do. Our reputation — as individuals and as a firm — is paramount. Our word is our bond - “we say what we mean and we do what we say.” As a learning organization, we are self-critical — acknowledging our mistakes and trying always to learn from them.

  • Relationship-Driven

    People do business with people they like and trust. As a relationship-driven firm, we are deeply committed to building and sustaining long-term internal and external partnerships, grounded in trust and transparency. We know it takes years to build a strong partnership and reputation, while they can be ruined in just a few minutes. We seek continually to understand and align the interests of all stakeholders, and we treat everyone with fairness, compassion, and respect. We believe that “arrogance kills” and has no place at KKR.

  • Accountability

    We readily accept accountability for our actions, inactions and decisions, both individually and as a firm. We also embrace the implied responsibilities of our one-firm approach: the obligation to speak up and say what we think and to respect and listen to our colleagues. We have the institutional and personal fortitude to say “no,” even at the eleventh hour. We deliver on our commitments — to our stakeholders, our partners, and one another.

  • Innovation

    We are determined to be innovative: questioning accepted wisdom, creating new ideas, offering new approaches, and never resting on our laurels. We are self-starters with a willingness to take prudent risks and find creative solutions to our stakeholders’ needs. We work passionately to retain the entrepreneurial spirit that created our firm and to fight against organizational politics and bureaucracy.

  • Excellence

    We aspire to be the best at what we do and to lead by example. We set high personal and company standards, and then consistently try to exceed them. We attract self-motivated, highly capable, results-oriented people and invest heavily in their development. Our focus on impact and results creates a vibrant and meritocratic environment, directly linking individual performance with the firm’s success.

  • Diversity

    We see tremendous value in and are strongly committed to having a well-rounded, inclusive workplace - one that is reflective of the investors we serve, the companies and other stakeholders with whom we partner, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We strive to attract, develop, retain, and promote the best possible talent - women and men of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. We believe a team comprised more fully of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and insights will make us a stronger and more effective organization.