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 Global Client Solutions
Insurance Product Strategies – New York
Job Specification
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR & Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, 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. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
KKR's Insurance Product Strategies team is seeking a Principal to serve as a senior product specialist within the Global Client Solutions platform. The Principal will possess deep expertise across the full spectrum of solutions KKR offers to insurance company clients, including multi-asset management partnerships, reinsurance transactions, product development collaborations, wealth and defined contribution solutions, and strategic capital solutions such as sidecars and joint ventures.
The Principal will be responsible for developing comprehensive, tailored partnership proposals for insurance clients and orchestrating execution across KKR's asset classes, insurance business, and broader firm capabilities. The Principal will serve as a key representative of KKR in client discussions, supporting the Global Insurance Client Solutions team in presenting and advancing complex, multi-faceted partnership opportunities. The Principal will partner closely with KKR's insurance business and investment platforms to translate strategic proposals into executable mandates.
This role requires exceptional product knowledge, the ability to synthesize diverse capabilities into cohesive client solutions, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills to drive successful outcomes across multiple stakeholders. The Principal will play a central role in advancing KKR's strategic positioning with insurance company clients and will be accountable for the quality, rigor, and commercial viability of partnership proposals.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates will have 6-8 years of experience within asset management, insurance, private markets, investment banking, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated track record in product strategy, capital markets, investor relations, or insurance solutions roles. Successful candidates will bring deep expertise in insurance balance sheet management and a comprehensive understanding of the solutions landscape for insurance companies, including asset management, reinsurance, capital solutions, and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder client engagements and will have played a meaningful role in structuring or executing insurance-related transactions or partnerships. Direct experience with insurance capital solutions, (re)insurance structures, or insurance M&A is strongly preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree strongly preferred
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in financial modeling, quantitative analysis, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to create sophisticated, client-ready materials
- Deep understanding of the insurance solutions landscape, including asset management mandates, reinsurance structures, capital solutions, strategic partnerships, balance sheet management, and regulatory frameworks (RBC, Solvency II)
- Proven experience serving as a senior client-facing representative with executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to tailor messaging for sophisticated audiences
- Track record of structuring complex proposals, leading cross-functional initiatives in matrix environments, and influencing without direct authority while managing competing priorities and tight timelines
- Strong commercial instincts with the ability to form and defend strategic viewpoints on markets, portfolio construction, and insurance investor behavior
- Strategic, solutions-oriented mindset with intellectual curiosity, team-oriented collaboration, and high degree of discretion and integrity
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This is the expected range of daily salary rate for this position. Actual daily salary rate may vary based on several factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role.
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Skills Required
- 6-8 years experience in asset management, insurance, private markets, or investment banking
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, quantitative analysis, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Deep understanding of the insurance solutions landscape
- Proven experience serving as a senior client-facing representative
- Track record of structuring complex proposals and leading initiatives
- Strong commercial instincts with strategic viewpoint capabilities
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.
