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 Executive Assistant, based in New York, provides a full spectrum of executive and administrative support to senior executives. This is a critical business support role covering communication and information management, planning, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, requiring the highest level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism. The role leverages firm-approved AI-powered tools to enhance productivity, accuracy, and responsiveness in day-to-day executive support.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication and Information Management

Review incoming mail and/or email, prioritize and summarize content, and process replies on own initiative or from Executives’ notes and directives
Compose, draft, proof, edit, and finalize correspondence including e-mail and other documents
Use firm-approved AI-powered tools to summarize inbound communications, draft and refine correspondence, and accelerate research, while reviewing all AI-generated output for accuracy, tone, and confidentiality before use

Planning

Handle planning logistics for domestic and international trips; provide detailed itineraries, agendas, directions, and backup materials; prepare expense reports in timely manner ensuring accuracy and submit in accordance with Firm policy
Manage and Monitor Executives’ calendars and anticipate where problems might arise regarding calendar, meeting preparation, needs of executives involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls; communicate potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties immediately
Schedule and coordinate meetings and Executive events, inform attendees of dates and time, reserve meeting space, ensure the appropriate equipment/materials are available, coordinate hospitality services as needed

Liaison and Teamwork

Liaise with portfolio organizations, investors, guests, and all KKR personnel in professional and courteous manner adhering to KKR’s culture and values statements
Act in discreet and professional manner with others; sensitivity to the confidential nature of the Firm’s business and consistently uphold such confidences, using this information only in the course of performing your job for KKR
Act as a team player, including taking on additional tasks to support colleagues and the Firm and offering to help before being asked

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion
Ability to manage a high volume of work, multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks and projects according to what is most time-sensitive
Excellent written communication and research skills
Extensive experience managing complex and fluid calendars
Excellent organizational skills to support the productivity of the whole team (i.e. filing systems, trackers, contacts)
Critical thinker; excellent judgment; proactive and able to anticipate Executive’s needs
Team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the Firm’s core values and principles (high integrity, apolitical, non-arrogant, commitment to excellence, treating others with respect)

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience within asset management, private wealth management, or investment banking at a top-tier financial institution
Demonstrated ability managing complex calendars supporting multiple senior executives simultaneously