Dining In at KKR | Understanding the KKR Culture

What is it really like to work at KKR? In this episode of “Dining In at KKR,” Eric Mogelof, KKR’s Head of Global Client Solutions, joins Marisa Parnes, a member of the KKR Credit & Markets team, to give an inside look at the Firm’s unique culture, leadership philosophy, and global collaboration model. Eric shares his career journey to KKR and explains how the firm’s apprenticeship model, One-Firm approach, and long-term focus on leadership development shape daily life at the Firm. Learn how KKR builds high-performing teams through mentorship, shared ownership, and real-time learning — and what early-career professionals can expect when starting a career in finance or investing. Whether you're exploring a career at KKR, curious about what it’s like to work in private equity, or interested in how world-class investment teams operate, this conversation offers a candid look at the values and practices that define KKR’s culture. Topics covered: • KKR’s culture, values, and mission • The KKR apprenticeship model and real-time learning • How to navigate your first role in finance and investing • Key traits that help early-career professionals succeed • Cross-functional teamwork within KKR’s global investment platform • Perception vs. reality of working at KKR • How leadership, ownership, and responsibility expand over time • KKR’s One-Firm approach and investment collaboration Learn more about KKR’s history and culture at https://www.kkr.com/about/history Interested in joining KKR? Explore current opportunities and learn more about our Firm at: https://www.kkr.com/careers 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - What led Eric to KKR? 3:20 - How do new hires mesh with the Firm's culture? 4:00 - Advice for new joiners 6:36 - A quick look inside KKR's New York cafe 6:48 - About KKR's apprenticeship model 8:15 - Misconceptions about KKR 10:22 - KKR's One Firm culture 12:25 - What makes a successful analyst at KKR? 14:10 - How do responsibilities evolve as you progress in your career at KKR? 🔹 Connect with KKR online… Visit our official site for information about our business, thought leadership content, and more: http://www.kkr.com Subscribe to the KKR YouTube channel:    / @kohlbergkravisroberts   LinkedIn:   / kkr   X:   / kkr_co