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About the Role

KKR is seeking a high-performing Technology & Data Risk leader to join its Enterprise Risk Leadership Team within the Risk Domain Office. This role will play a central role in shaping the continued evolution of KKR’s risk domain oversight capabilities, working in close partnership with Enterprise Risk leadership to define priorities, mature oversight practices, strengthen enterprise risk integration, and drive a proactive and insight-driven approach to risk management across the firm.

Responsibilities

Play a key leadership role in the continued development and maturation of KKR’s Risk Domain Office, helping define priorities, operating practices, and strategic objectives for the function.
Drive the evolution of risk domain oversight capabilities and associated operating model components, including risk intelligence, risk integration, and governance activities.
Partner with Enterprise Risk leadership to establish consistent approaches to risk oversight, challenge, reporting, and governance across risk domains.
Shape enterprise risk priorities, thematic reviews, and strategic initiatives that strengthen the firm's understanding and management of risk.
Coach and develop risk professionals within the Enterprise Risk function and contribute to the continued growth and maturity of the broader team.
Foster a proactive, insight-driven risk culture that supports accountability, transparency, and effective decision making.
Lead independent oversight of Technology and Data Risk across the firm.
Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide view of technology-related risk exposures, emerging threats, and risk management effectiveness.
Promote risk-informed decision making through independent challenge, sound judgment, and balanced commercial perspective.
Partner with Technology, Information Security, Operations, and key business leadership to promote transparency and effective management of technology-related risks.
Serve as a senior advisor to risk committees, governance forums, and leadership teams on matters relating to enterprise risk and technology-related risks.
Develop integrated perspectives on the firm's most significant risks, identifying interdependencies, concentrations, and emerging themes across risk domains, businesses, and geographies.
Lead enterprise risk synthesis activities, helping establish a consolidated view of the firm's key risks and areas requiring management attention.
Oversee thematic reviews, scenario analysis, and forward-looking assessments that strengthen understanding of the firm’s evolving risk profile.
Drive effective escalation and discussion of significant risk issues, emerging concerns, and areas requiring management action.
Translate complex risk information into clear and actionable insights for executive leadership and governance forums.

Requirements

12–15+ years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Technology Risk, Operational Risk, Non-Financial Risk, Risk Advisory, or related disciplines, ideally within Financial Services, Asset Management, Insurance, Banking, or a leading consulting firm.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide risk programs, oversight functions, or risk transformation initiatives within complex organizations.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, risk governance frameworks, and industry risk management practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically across diverse business environments.
Experience engaging directly with senior executives, risk committees, and board-level governance forums, providing effective challenge and influencing key decisions.
Strong understanding of Technology, Cyber, and Data Risk management practices, including oversight of technology-enabled risks, operational resilience, cyber security, and data governance.
Proven ability to build, mature, and enhance risk management capabilities, frameworks, and operating models.
Experience operating across multiple risk domains, balancing deep domain expertise with an enterprise-wide perspective on risk.
Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives involving risk management, governance, regulatory change, business transformation, or operating model enhancement.
Experience working across businesses, functions, and geographies, building credibility and influencing outcomes within complex stakeholder environments.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, actionable insights for senior management and governance forums.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Skills

Enterprise risk management principles
Risk governance frameworks
Industry risk management practices
Technology risk management
Cyber risk management
Data risk management
Operational resilience
Cyber security
Data governance
Risk management capabilities
Risk frameworks
Risk operating models
Cross-functional initiatives
Stakeholder management
Relationship building
Leadership
Change management
Communication skills

Location

New York

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

12-15+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$235,000—$275,000 USD

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
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