Enterprise Risk - Risk Reporting

TEAM OVERVIEW 

KKR’s Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) function is responsible for ensuring the consistent application of the risk management framework globally to help KKR achieve its strategic objectives and operational efficiency while operating within the firm’s risk appetite.

ERM’s objectives: 

• Identify and monitor risk from the firm’s verticals to understand global, horizontal risk trends and issues 
• Assess and measure risks, control gaps or enhancements for risk relevant programs 
• Aggregate risk information for monitoring and reporting; inform risk-based decision making 

With a focus on creating a proactive risk management culture, embedding risk awareness into decision making processes across the firm, as part of our global organization, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an integrated approach to risk management, helping to shape our firm’s approach to risk - making a meaningful impact on our ability to navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

KKR is seeking to hire highly motivated, dynamic and experienced strategic leader to join as the Head of Risk Insights and Reporting. Embedded within ERM, the Risk Insight & Reporting team is responsible enhance the firm’s risk management program delivering enterprise-wide risk transparency through risk analytics, metrics, trends and forward-looking insights for executive decision making. This AVP/VP-level role will lead the development, production, and continuous improvement of enterprise risk reporting, ensuring high-quality insights that drive informed decision-making at the executive and board level.

The successful candidate will be a relationship driven self-starter with expert communication skills to fulfil their core responsibility of drive the strategic direction of risk insights for the firm. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s understanding of risk through data-driven analysis, forward-looking insights, and effective storytelling.

This role is a unique opportunity to become part of an evolving and strategic firm initiative to support our business growth and manage risk effectively.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk management, or management consulting ideally in Financial Services, with a demonstrated track record in data analytics and Tableau/PowerBI development.
• Work experience at a global company, engaging with individuals in different positions, across all levels including executives
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects, with a track record of successfully implementing risk management frameworks and processes
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Risk Management, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Business Analytics, Management, or significant experience and understanding of risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, production, and delivery of enterprise-wide risk reports, including Board risk dashboards, executive-level reports, ensuring reports are insightful, forward-looking, and aligned with the organization’s risk appetite and strategic priorities
• Translate complex risk data into clear, actionable narratives for non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment with risk appetite statements and business priorities
• Provide deep analytical insights into key risk trends, emerging risks, and concentration exposures
• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide Key Risk Indicator (KRI) strategy, ensuring alignment with risk taxonomy, material risk assessments, and strategic objectives.
• Design and own the KRI roadmap, including stakeholder engagement, data source identification, governance structures, reporting tools, and escalation thresholds.
• Partner with subject matter experts across risk domains to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable narratives.
• Collaborate with data and technology teams to improve risk data quality, reporting automation, and dashboarding capabilities (e.g., via Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools)
• Maintain strong data governance practices and ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity in all reporting products.
• Maintain strong documentation, controls, and audit trails for risk reporting processes.
• Partner with Audit, Compliance and Legal to drive consistent reporting and escalation approaches
• Drive ongoing & new risk insights initiatives to meet policy and audit standards for the firm globally

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of Risk Management frameworks and best practices
• Proven experience in designing and performing risk analytics and building Tableau/PowerBI dashboards.
• Ability to query and display large data sets.
• Ability to interpret technical or dashboard structure and translate complex business requirements into technical specifications.
• A solid understanding of SQL, Python, relational database management systems, data modeling, and normalization.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, including synthesizing data and conceptual work into actionable and presentable deliverables.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects in a collaborative manner with multiple stakeholders through to completion in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Accountable, with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to work to tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Stakeholder-focused orientation with a strong bias for taking action and driving results.