Investment Guideline Compliance - Senior Analyst

KKR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KKR is seeking a Senior Analyst to support compliance testing across assets valued at $220bn+, including fixed income, illiquid credit, asset-backed securities, and real assets, based in Boston.

The role covers day-to-day reviews of investment guidelines for reinsurers and state regulators, onboarding pre-trade controls, and leveraging AI to automate analyses. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred (Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field).
• Understanding of Fixed Income asset classes.
• Interest in finance/investments, with basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set.
• Ability to work with Portfolio Managers and senior management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a broad understanding of all asset classes invested in by KKR’s Insurance segment.
• Support day-to-day reviews of investment guideline compliance reports produced for reinsurance clients and for state regulatory bodies.
• Launch of new sidecar compliance processes.
• Help respond to client inquires.
• Run ad-hoc analysis / scenario-based testing for our Investments Team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Fixed income understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting or related field

2-4 years of relevant experience

Job description

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.

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.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to help support $220bn+ compliance testing and analysis in assets across various asset classes, including fixed income, illiquid credit, asset backed securities and real assets. The individual will focus on supporting these asset classes through a variety of functions outlined below:

Operational Reporting and Analysis

• Develop a broad understanding of all asset classes invested in by KKR’s Insurance segment
• Support day-to-day reviews of investment guideline compliance reports produced for reinsurance clients and for state regulatory bodies
• Launch of new sidecar compliance processes
• Help respond to client inquires
• Run ad-hoc analysis / scenario-based testing for our Investments Team

Strategic Initiatives

• Onboard and maintain a new pre-trade compliance rules on a new platform
• Use AI engines to automate analyses of reporting and scenario testing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure data quality of inputs and outputs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred (for recent college graduates, bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field)
• Understanding of Fixed Income asset classes
• Interest in finance/investments, with basic accounting knowledge. Interest in operational, accounting, and legal aspects of investments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set
• Ability to work with Portfolio Managers and senior management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced, team environment

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Massachusetts Applicants

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