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Global Insurance Client Solutions, Principal

KKR

New York, New York, United StatesPrincipal$190k/yr
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Location
New York, New York, United States
Work model
On-Site
Level
Principal
Salary
$190k/yr
Posted
2h ago

About this role

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.

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR's Global Insurance Client Solutions (GICS) team, part of KKR's broader Insurance platform alongside Global Atlantic, is responsible for developing multi-dimensional, senior-level relationships with insurance companies globally. The GICS team aims to add value to its clients by delivering fully integrated balance sheet solutions that combine KKR's leading asset origination capabilities, deep capital markets access and strategic capital deployment expertise, liability structuring solutions, and expert insights into global regulatory frameworks, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and ALM. GICS seeks to provide bespoke solutions with the goal of helping clients execute on their strategic initiatives and advancing KKR's own objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The GICS team is looking to add a Principal to the team, based in New York. This individual will take a leadership role across the firm's liability origination efforts, owning the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of reinsurance and capital solutions opportunities. These solutions will include flow reinsurance, block reinsurance, and other customized solutions including product development and Defined Contribution market products / strategies.

As a senior member of the team, the Principal will independently lead client relationships and transactions while orchestrating cross-functional groups and leadership within KKR, including (i) insurance investments-focused team members within GICS to drive client connectivity, (ii) reinsurance pricing/deal teams to structure and execute liability transactions, (iii) the Insurance-Funded Product Strategies team to structure and execute third-party capital vehicles, and (iv) legal/finance/operations professionals to manage pre- and post-deal execution. The Principal will be accountable for shaping strategic proposals, leading client dialogue, directing deal execution, and mentoring junior team members. This role carries meaningful ownership over the team's commercial agenda and a direct line of engagement with senior client stakeholders and KKR leadership.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Qualified candidates will have approximately 6-10+ years of relevant experience at an investment bank, (re)insurance company, asset management firm, or private equity firm in an M&A/structuring, corporate development, and/or senior client-facing role. Ideal candidates will bring deep, hands-on experience with insurance M&A, corporate finance, capital markets, and a sophisticated understanding of the (re)insurance market and strategies. Direct experience structuring and executing (re)insurance transactions and insurance capital solutions is strongly preferred. We are most focused on candidates who combine outstanding analytical rigor with proven commercial judgment, leadership presence, and a demonstrated ability to own client relationships and lead transactions from origination through close.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the pitching and origination of liability solutions, owning the development of new client relationships and the

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