KKR Hierarchy Structure

As I have recently been granted the opportunity to visit one of KKR's offices, I was interested if anyone knows the hierarchy of KKR. In particular, I was wondering what the principal, director, member, and managing director equate to in comparison to the hierarchy of a investment bank. Thanks.

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