Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC (“KKR”) are seeking a mid-level compliance officer or attorney to join KKR’s Global Compliance team with a focus on the administration of KKR’s compliance program designed to mitigate conflicts of interest. The successful candidate will support firm wide compliance operations and initiatives by managing policies, processes, disclosure obligations, technology systems, and partnering with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational and reputational risks arising from actual or potential conflicts of interest.
This role will be based in KKR’s Boston office and will require extensive coordination with compliance team members in KKR’s New York and San Francisco offices, among others. The role will report into senior members of the KKR Global Compliance team.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
A successful candidate will typically have at least five years of experience in investment management compliance or legal practice. The candidate will have substantial understanding of and experience concerning the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and its application to conflicts of interest in an investment management setting. Experience with private markets, credit investing strategies and/or investment management practices in the insurance industry would be particularly ideal. The candidate will be a team player who is comfortable interacting with senior members of the Business, Legal, and Compliance teams to analyze potential conflicts of interest and be familiar with and ready to make contributions to policy and procedure drafting, regulatory change management, and testing and risk assessment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Providing real time advice to KKR’s global businesses and investment professionals on actual or potential conflicts of interest arising from KKR’s investment strategies, including the application of KKR policy and best practice guidelines in consultation with KKR’s broader Compliance team.
- Regularly preparing memoranda concerning conflicts of interest and presenting such documentation to KKR’s Global Conflicts Committee and other interested parties.
- Coordinating with outside counsel regarding conflicts of interest as required.
- Preparing and advising concerning regulatory disclosures relating to conflicts of interest.
- Supporting integration of new business strategies into KKR’s existing Compliance, technology, and operational infrastructure.
- Ability to interact with various technology platforms as well as advise on potential enhancements to conflicts-related systems including automation efforts and incorporating AI
- Participating in regulatory / industry initiatives relating to new regulations and other issues relevant to the investment management business.
- Assisting in preparing responses to regulatory inquiries as necessary.
- Coordinating with colleagues in Legal/Compliance and other control groups on initiatives including surveillance, risks assessments, testing and audits.
- Maintenance of accurate records and details required to prepare management and other reporting.
- Preparing and delivering relevant trainings to business partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate and law degrees with strong academic credentials and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a reputable national or international law firm, or equivalent investment management firm. Strong candidates who do not have a law degree will also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in advising concerning conflicts of interests for a large investment management context.
- Subject matter expertise and/or substantial familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
- Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders through to completion in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Accountable, with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
- Highly organized, efficient and able to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- A strong stakeholder-focused orientation with the drive and enthusiasm required to achieve results and assume stakeholder satisfaction.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data analytics tools.
- Self-starter with strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, with both internal and external parties.
- Maturity, presence, sound judgment, and ability to form and express opinions effectively to cross-divisional teams including senior management.
