Financial Services, Private Equity

Corporate Governance Specialist

Boston, MAOnsiteFull Time$130,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

KKR
Insurance Business
Global Atlantic
Bermuda
Board of Directors
Committees
Corporate Governance
Corporate Secretary
Legal
Compliance

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Asset Management
Financial Services
Computershare

Role summary

KKR is seeking an AVP to support the corporate governance and secretarial needs of its Insurance Business subsidiary, affiliates, and vehicles (collectively, Global Atlantic). This role, based primarily in the United States and Bermuda, will collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements for internal governance frameworks and entity documents. Responsibilities include coordinating board and committee meetings, managing corporate documentation, overseeing regulatory filings, and engaging with third-party service providers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of corporate governance or corporate secretary experience in financial services, insurance, or asset management, with strong understanding of board governance and corporate formalities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, board portal systems, and legal entity management systems is required.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The AVP will support the corporate governance and secretarial needs of KKR & Co. Inc.’s (KKR) Insurance Business subsidiary, affiliates, and other insurance vehicles (collectively, Global Atlantic), located primarily in the United States and Bermuda.

This role will work closely with both the Insurance Legal and Compliance teams, based in the US and Bermuda, and with the head of the Global Governance/Corporate Secretary team, based in Dublin, to ensure that applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and reputational requirements are met with respect to internal corporate governance frameworks, corporate organizational documents, and entity constitutional documents. This role is critical to upholding fiduciary standards, supporting boards of directors and their committees, and enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational integrity across KKR’s Insurance platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Board & Committee Support

Coordinate the scheduling and convening of board and committee meetings for Global Atlantic’s top holding company, operating companies and co-investment vehicles

Manage the forward meeting calendars and agendas for boards and committees

Draft agendas, organize collation of board packs/management presentations, notify presenters of agenda items and due dates for materials, including by coordinating with internal teams, executive assistants, independent directors and other external participants, as appropriate

Set up meeting materials in Board software solution and distribute in a timely manner

Draft meeting minutes for board and committee meetings

Serve as a point of contact for independent directors, senior executives and their teams, and external service providers

Document Management & Corporate Formalities

Maintain the Insurance Business board and corporate action calendar (which will be primarily based on meetings and other actions occurring in the Eastern US time zone) to ensure timely approval and execution of requisite action items and regulatory filings in multiple jurisdictions

Maintain local Governance Frameworks and closely coordinate with colleagues globally on Global Governance best practices and standards (annual reviews and ad hoc, as deemed appropriate)

Draft corporate resolutions (including dividend payments, capital contributions, external auditor appointment / re-appointment) and other corporate formalities (e.g., signing authorities, powers of attorney and director appointments/resignations) for all entities

Work closely with Gurugram, India, legal entity management team with respect to their management of legal entities through our legal entity management system, Computershare Global Entity Management software (“GEMs”), to the extent there is overlap with this role’s support for governance related matters

Work closely with legal colleagues drafting incorporation documents and bye-laws and support keeping such documents up to date

Maintain the appropriate governance playbooks (or related documents)

Coordinate with separate KKR & Co. Inc. public company and Insurance Business legal team regarding U.S. and Bermuda developments that may impact subsidiary corporate governance

Provide support for ad hoc global and regional corporate governance projects

Regulatory Filings & Compliance

Manage Insurance Business corporate governance document repository by maintaining board materials, minutes and resolutions, governing documents, policies, offering memorandums, SEC filings, organizational charts, and other corporate documents

Coordinate legal review of insurance regulatory annual filings related to governance, including Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure (CGAD) and corporate governance content in other regulatory submissions

Monitor and track compliance with board-related regulatory requirements and commitments made to regulators

Ensure timely review and approval of requisite regulatory filings by applicable Boards

Service Provider Engagement

Manage, maintain, and supervise relationships with third-party service providers supporting board and committee operations

Oversee and review the board material software system, including managing access permissions, distribution lists, and new licence requests

Coordinate external audit document requests and confirmations, as it relates to governance documentation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 4+ years of corporate governance or corporate secretary experience in a financial services, insurance, or asset management environment

Strong understanding of board governance, corporate formalities, and regulatory compliance requirements

Experience supporting multiple boards and committees simultaneously

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Proficiency in governance / corporate secretary tools and software, including board portal systems (NBV, Diligent, or similar) and legal entity management systems (GEMs or similar)

Ability to understand and manage legal documents and store them in compliance with statutory and company requirements

Experience with legal entity management globally is helpful but not required

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communication & Collaboration

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior executives

Team player who can also work independently; ability to work effectively across different cultures and geographies

Organization & Execution

Well organized; consistently completes projects on-time and with strong attention to detail

Proficiency in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands and projects and comfortably work independently in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

Focuses on delivery excellence and accountability

Excellence in reading comprehension and organizational skills

Problem-Solving & Adaptability

Exceptional analytical skills to identify challenges and propose and implement effective solutions

Flexibility to navigate changing environments and adjust strategies as needed

High intellectual curiosity and innovative mindset, and desire to learn and expand knowledge base to new areas

Independence & Integrity

Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently under pressure and to tight deadlines

Able to work as a team player and independently

Demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Relationship Management

Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to work across different cultures and jurisdictions

SALARY RANGEIt is expected that the base annual salary range for this position will be $130,000 to $150,000. 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.

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. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com. Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.

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. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.

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