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About the Role

KKR is seeking a Compliance Officer to join its Global Compliance team, focusing on the US Private Markets business (Private Equity and Real Assets). This role supports firm-wide compliance operations by managing policies, processes, controls, disclosures, and technology, while partnering with business leaders to mitigate risks. The position is based in KKR's New York office and reports to the Chief Compliance Officer for KKR Real Assets.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time advice to KKR's private markets businesses and investment professionals on daily investing and business activities, including policy application and best practice guidelines.
Support senior colleagues on the Private Markets Compliance team.
Establish and enhance internal compliance desktop procedures and policies to demonstrate controls, oversight, and practical application.
Monitor compliance with regulatory guidance for KKR's private markets investing business, including transactional due diligence, anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering processes.
Conduct pre-trade reviews and analyses of potential sources of MNPI.
Review and monitor non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Manage restricted lists to mitigate MNPI and trading risk.
Ensure compliance with investment allocations policies and procedures, including SEC exemptive relief for co-investing.
Support the integration of new private markets business strategies into KKR's Compliance and operational infrastructure.
Oversee KKR's expert network policies and procedures.
Support various aspects of the KKR Private Markets investment compliance program.
Assist in preparing responses to regulatory inquiries.
Coordinate with Legal/Compliance and other control groups on initiatives such as risk assessments, testing, and audits.
Prepare and deliver relevant trainings to business partners.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree and three to six years of experience in investment management compliance.
At least one year of experience with Private Equity, Infrastructure, and/or Real Estate investing strategies, finance, and compliance is preferred.
Familiarity with and ability to contribute to policy and procedure drafting, training business partners, regulatory filings, change management, testing, and risk assessments.
Demonstrated experience with compliance matters in the investment management context.
Subject matter expertise and/or substantial familiarity with relevant compliance topics.
Strong stakeholder-focused orientation with the drive and enthusiasm to achieve results and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
Maturity, presence, sound judgment, and ability to form and express opinions effectively to cross-divisional teams, including senior management.
Self-starter with strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple projects collaboratively through to completion in a dynamic environment.
Accountable, with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other data analytics tools.
Highly organized, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work.
Curiosity about and openness to adopting emerging AI technologies in day-to-day workflows.
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance.

Skills

Investment management compliance
Private Equity
Infrastructure
Real Estate investing strategies
Finance
Policy and procedure drafting
Training
Regulatory filings
Change management
Testing
Risk assessments
Compliance matters
Stakeholder management
Interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Verbal communication
Written communication
Project management
Data analytics
PowerPoint
Word
Excel
AI-powered tools

Location

New York

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

3-6 years
1+ year preferred

Education Level

Undergraduate degree

Salary/Compensations

$115,000—$150,000 USD

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance.

About the Company

KKR is a leading global investment firm offering alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions.
KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns through a patient and disciplined approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities.
KKR sponsors investment funds in private equity, credit, and real assets, and has strategic partners managing hedge funds.
KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under Global Atlantic Financial Group.

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.
Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.