About K-Star
Our Story
Established in April 2022, K-Star is a wholly owned subsidiary of KKR and provides investments services including special servicing, value-add asset management, underwriting and due diligence services, and asset-backed finance operations. K-Star’s mission is to be the most distinguished investment services platform with deep real estate and finance expertise; pioneering technology and digital capability; alignment of interests with investors, partners, and borrowers, building long-term relationships, and maintaining a culture of excellence.
Our team of industry specialists are committed to a common purpose of creating a unique institutional brand that utilizes innovative, forward-thinking technology and real estate solutions that deliver an exceptional client experience. We encourage our colleagues and partners to problem-solve creatively and collaboratively, explore opportunities, take on new responsibilities and challenges, and be responsive to changing demands. No matter where you sit in the organization, employees have the full resources, network, skills, and expertise to drive impact, deliver results, and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
At K-Star, we’re always evolving, always exploring.
Culture and Values
Together we are a team of driven, dedicated and intelligent professionals who enjoy collaborating with one another. We strive to create a friendly, familial environment that encourages creativity and teamwork, while supporting one another both professionally and personally.
Teamwork
No matter where you sit in the organization, you have the full resources, network, skills and expertise of everyone at K-Star. We encourage our staff to think creatively, with backing and support from the entire firm.
Entrepreneurial
Some of our best ideas come when we are given the time to explore, do research and have meaningful conversations. All ideas are welcomed, and innovation is encouraged.
Integrity
It’s at the heart of everything we do, from internal interactions to working and aligning our interests with investors, partners and borrowers to build long-term relationships.
Our Value Propositions
K-Star leverages its real estate and risk management expertise, investment oversight and data-centric technologies to partner with and deliver customized solutions for its investors and clients.
Differentiated Relationship Management
Building strategic relationships through collective knowledge sharing, identifying objectives and strategies to create modernized solutions that guide clients through complex and unpredictable real estate challenges.
Comprehensive Risk Management
In-house ownership of the end-to-end risk management framework enables proactive risk identification, monitoring and mitigation for clients.
Innovative Technology
Providing exceptional client experiences through data-centric technologies that promote data analytics, digital enablement and scalability, supported by dedicated real estate business and development teams.
Inclusion
K-Star is committed to providing an equal opportunity, diverse and inclusive workplace. We seek to attract and retain dynamic individuals with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that will contribute and support company initiatives.
We consider qualified applicants for open job positions and internal promotions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or any other characteristic that has no effect on the ability of an individual to perform their duties.
Our leadership is committed to maintaining policies and practices that ensure compliance with the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
