2027 Summer Analyst Program - Insurance Risk - Data Science
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as 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 Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
KKR's 2027 Summer Analyst Program is an opportunity for you to join a leading global investment firm, during your graduate career.
We are recruiting for Summer Analysts for KKR's Insurance business in our New York office within our Liability Risk business. The Insurance Data Science group reports through the Chief Risk Officer and uses industry-leading machine learning and AI techniques and big data tools to develop predictive models for policy-level transactions and human behaviors. The models are used to develop and price retail products and institutional reinsurance deals, monitor related risk, and to assist in forecasting and financial reporting. The group has a unique vantage point into nearly all aspects of the enterprise and is actively enhancing its capacity, continuing to grow with the whole company. Summer Analysts will gain hands-on exposure across KKR’s insurance platform. Following the conclusion of the internship, 2028 full-time offers may be extended to exceptional performers.
Responsibilities:
The intern will work closely with other members of the risk team to:
- Implement machine learning and optimization tools
- Develop supervised and unsupervised machine learning models
- Build AI solutions for the team and the wider firm
- Assist with ad hoc data analytics projects
- Collaborate to develop the team’s automated data pipeline
Qualifications:
- Anticipated graduation date from a master’s program in December 2027 - June 2028.
- Area of study in quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or related technical fields.
- Background in a technical or scientific field and at least three years/six semesters of programming experience.
- Proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with extensive understanding of data structures, statistics, regression, and core machine learning methods.
- Knowledge of Generative AI and modern LLM tooling is required - e.g. building RAG pipelines with vector search, agentic workflows, and tool/function calling (MCP-based integrations). Exposure to loop engineering, structured outputs, and evaluating LLM systems is valued.
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance is required.
- Comfort using AI tools to improve productivity and quality of work is required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Proactive, detail oriented, and deadline driven; possess excellent documentation.
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email kkrcampusrecruiting@kkr.com.
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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Location
Short answers (10)
- Have you previously interned, been employed with, or had any other relationship with KKR? If yes, please explain.
- If yes, please provide details of the role, location and date. optional
- If yes, please provide your Deloitte employment details: job title, employment dates (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY or MM/YYYY - Present, and office/location (city, country).
- If Yes, please provide the name of the current GA or KKR employee and identify the familial relationship.
- If you were referred by a KKR employee, please provide the person's name below. Please note - a referral should be someone at the firm you knew ahead of the recruiting process (i.e. not a KKR employee you've met through the recruiting process). optional
- If you answered yes to the above question, please explain. If you answered no, please write N/A.
- Please provide your SAT score
- Please provide your ACT score
- If you selected "Other", please list below: optional
- Please share what you are actively involved in outside of the classroom. For example: student clubs, partner organizations, research, work study, community service, etc.
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- I confirm that my application materials and interview responses reflect my own work and were not generated, edited, or supplemented by AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.).
- Please confirm that the resume you have attached is PDF version of your resume. Applications must follow the LastName,FirstName.pdf format in order to be considered. Additionally, please ensure your email address listed above is your university address.
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Do you require immigration sponsorship by our company to attain or maintain your employment eligibility? This includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency, or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.
- Will you in the future require immigration sponsorship by our company to attain or maintain your employment eligibility? This includes, for example: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1, CPT, STEM OPT, or any immigration work authorization requiring a written submission from the company to a government agency, or otherwise requiring the entry of the company as your immigration employer of record in government records.
- Have you interviewed with KKR, its affiliates or any of its portfolio companies in the past 12 months?
- Are you currently, or have you ever been, employed by Deloitte in any capacity--for example, full-time, part-time, fixed-term, contractor/temporary, or intern/co-op/apprentice or the like?
- Do you have any family members currently employed by KKR (inclusive of Global Atlantic Financial Company (“GA”)? For purposes of this question, a “family member” includes (a) anyone related to a KKR or GA employee by blood, adoption, foster care or marriage (including step-relationships); or (b) a spouse, fiancé(e), domestic partner, or any individual with whom the employee has a relationship that is substantially similar to a familial or marital relationship.
- How did you hear about this opportunity?
- Do you or anyone in your family have a personal, client, and/or government connection to KKR?
- What is your graduation date?
- What is your cumulative GPA?
- What is your GPA Scale?
- On an optional basis, please indicate if you are a current member of any of the below organizations: optional