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.
POSITION OVERVIEW
KKR has an opening for the position of Assistant Vice President in Mutual Fund Product Management. This position will be based in our Hartford or Boston office, and will report to the Director, FVIT/VIT Management. Key responsibilities will involve leading product management for Global Atlantic’s proprietary mutual fund platform (FVIT) and its third-party variable insurance trust (VIT) fund platform for legacy variable annuity products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage implementation of product initiatives and strategic objectives for Mutual Funds
- Manage preparation for FVIT Board meetings including project/timeline and agenda management, development and editorial review of written material and exhibits, coordination with Fund and Trustee counsel, administration of online Board books, organization and dissemination of materials to Trustees, and meeting logistics
- Manage fund expenses and budgets in coordination with Funds’ treasurer, including: budget review and accrual processes; ongoing review of fund expenses and contractual and administrative fees; monitor Fund expense ratios; review, track and process fund invoices; analyze and recommend changes in expense caps when appropriate; provide detailed pro-forma analysis for proposed fee or expense changes or other initiatives with financial impact
- Manage Investment Adviser expenses and profitability including: Adviser expense allocations; coordination with internal finance teams on Adviser budgets and expense projections; review, track and process Adviser invoices; assess impact of fund initiatives on Adviser profitability; prepare profitability reports
- Manage prospectus and shareholder report cycles, including timeline management, document development and review, and oversight of distribution processes with third-party vendors
- Maintain relationships with Funds’ service providers, including (but not limited to) Treasurer, Fund administrator, Board, outside counsels, and vendors
- Support variable insurance trust fund (VIT) investment platform for legacy variable annuity (VA) products, including management of fund changes, relationships with fund partners and third-party administrators, financial analysis and projections, and support for assumption review
- Maintain legal agreements for FVIT and VIT platforms
QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree preferred
- Minimum of 7-10 years in a financial services environment, preferably mutual funds, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
- Knowledge of mutual funds and investment structures for VA or other investment-only product platforms
- Highly organized; ability to establish orderly systems for maintaining, tracking and easily referencing a variety of complex information and data
- Superior attention to details; process discipline
- Excellent analytical skills including ability to quantify impacts and synthesize data from multiple sources
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written and verbal communications)
- Strong skills in writing and editorial review of written investment-related material
- Ability to understand, document, and effectively communicate up and downstream requirements and impacts
- Team player, with willingness and flexibility to play outside the lines of their “role”
- Adept working with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- FINRA Series 6 or 7 a plus
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Skills Required
- College degree
- 7-10 years in a financial services environment, preferably mutual funds
- Knowledge of mutual funds and investment structures for variable annuity or investment-only product platforms
- Highly organized with ability to establish systems for tracking complex information
- Superior attention to detail and process discipline
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to quantify impacts and synthesize data from multiple sources
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written and verbal)
- Strong writing and editorial review skills for investment-related materials
- Ability to document and communicate upstream and downstream requirements and impacts
- Team player with flexibility to work outside traditional role boundaries
- Adept with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- FINRA Series 6 or 7
KKR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KKR and has not been reviewed or approved by KKR.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong and often characterized as fair, with a success‑based model intended to tie rewards to realized performance. Feedback suggests this structure improves clarity around how outcomes influence compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based employee ownership is emphasized, giving team members access to options, RSUs, and portfolio‑company equity programs that can yield meaningful upside. This approach is positioned as additional value without trading off wages or core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standout elements like an on‑site wellness center at the New York headquarters offering primary care, mental health, and preventive services. Wellness programs, nutrition support, and EAP resources further reinforce a robust health offering.
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What We Do
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. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
