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.
KKR is a global investment firm with nearly five decades of investment management experience with ~US$638 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2024. KKR is headquartered in New York and has a presence in 26 cities across four continents – combining local expertise with a global perspective.
KKR globally manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real assets, and credit strategies. In addition, KKR Capital Markets supports our firm, portfolio companies, and clients by providing tailored capital markets advice and financing solutions. KKR Capstone, with a mission to create value for all of our stakeholders by identifying and delivering sustainable operational performance within KKR portfolio companies, is also an integral part of the firm’s overall approach to value creation. KKR’s Client Solutions team seeks to diversify KKR’s client base to include new investors across all regions and institution types, including a growing focus on individual, private wealth investors.
KKR first established its presence in Asia Pacific in 2005. Since then, KKR has grown to approximately US$80 billion in AUM across all asset classes and strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, impact, and growth equity. In Asia Pacific, KKR has ~600 executives working across business functions and asset classes with offices in Beijing, Gurugram, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. While nearly all executives are local to their market – and are adept at proprietary sourcing, relationship building, and best practices considerations within their markets – each executive works closely with KKR’s team worldwide to leverage the firm’s experience and expertise.KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual’s success is the result of good skills and acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm. They think in terms of “we”, not “I” and we know we are better together than one single person – no matter how skilled that person is. “One Firm,” collaboration, operating with “like and trust” are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining a Compliance team but also a team of 2,500 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients.
For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com.
Team Overview
KKR’s Compliance team is responsible for developing and enforcing compliance policies and procedures, as well as tracking ongoing regulatory changes that may affect the firm. The team is also involved in the investment process to monitor and advise on compliance with guidelines for both strategic partners and clients. The team implements and monitors the firm’s compliance programs to ensure compliance with applicable Asia-Pacific regulatory regimes, reviews and analyze conflicts of interests, and also oversees the compliance due diligence processes on KKR transactions to align with global AML standards, assists with operational support for investing activities, and maintain compliance with the Firm’s global Compliance Policies.
Position Summary
Based in Hong Kong, this individual will be providing support to the broader KKR APAC Compliance Program which includes but not limited to working on corporate governance matters, marketing compliance, Financial Crimes compliance, compliance monitoring and testing, conflicts management, as well as providing general compliance support for KKR’s businesses in APAC. The Compliance Intern will also be expected to foster strong relationships within the Firm and Global KKR Legal and Compliance Team, coordinate with other relevant functional groups, including legal, finance, audit, risks and operations.
Responsibilities
- Strengthening and enhancing compliance program documentation.
- Supporting the Firm’s Financial Crimes Compliance Program in the APAC region by conducting AML compliance screenings and summarizing findings.
- Supporting regulatory compliance programs relating to APAC KKR licensed entities (including in Hong Kong and Singapore).
- Supporting the APAC Compliance Team in monitoring ongoing regulatory changes to businesses in Asia.
- Conducting research about legal and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting technology initiatives for the APAC Compliance Team.
- Supporting projects for review of disclaimers in marketing materials.
- Working as a generalist within the team and may interact with other KKR businesses, such as Private Equity, Credit, Capital Markets and Client Solutions.
- Assisting the APAC Compliance Team with administrative tasks, record-keeping and providing general support to other areas of APAC Compliance Program as necessitated.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or related field, with strong academic record. Law degree preferred, strong candidates who do not have a Law degree will also be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Highly collaborative, open to feedback, quick learner with clear intellectual curiosity and self-motivation.
- Ability to manage multiple demands and projects while prioritizing time efficiently and remaining attentive to detail in a high-pressure environment.
- Meticulous organization skills with an emphasis on strong attention to detail, while acting professionally, exercising discretion regarding sensitive subjects, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply regulations in APAC to business practice and implement controls to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Team-player that enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment with the desire to learn.
- Accountable, with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
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.
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