Assistant Vice President, Global Travel Lead

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’s Corporate Services and Real Estate team oversees day-to-day and strategic operational activities and includes the office services, hospitality, events, administrative and travel teams. The team is also responsible for administrative support across the firm including training, development, process enhancement, and implementation of best practices. The team is divided into functional areas including Reception, Security, Event Planning, and Facilities. The team also participates in HR processes such as providing recommendations for headcount, developing team building events, and collecting performance feedback.

KKR is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and detail-oriented professional to help evolve KKR’s Global Travel program. This role will provide support to the Global Head of Travel to ensure service excellence and drive ongoing efficiencies and savings across KKR’s travel partners including designated travel company, corporate card, lodging, aviation and ground transportation providers.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-touch, high-accountability environment and wants to contribute meaningfully to a mission‑critical corporate function.

• Serve as the right hand to the Global Head of Travel in day‑to‑day program execution
• Support strategic initiatives aimed at improving service levels, compliance, and cost savings.
• Maintain alignment between travel policy, company values, and business objectives.
• Help establish governance practices and performance review cadences for the travel program.

• Collaborate in the selection, negotiation, and management of key travel vendors (e.g., TMCs, airlines, hotels, ground transportation and corporate card).
• Monitor vendor SLAs, KPIs, and service delivery, holding partners accountable to performance standards.
• Support consolidation efforts, preferred supplier programs, and regional/global alignment of vendor contracts.

• Identify opportunities to streamline travel operations, optimize spending, and improve contract terms.
• Analyze travel program data to recommend changes that reduce costs without compromising service.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement to track savings and budget compliance.

• Assist in refining and communicating the corporate travel policy to ensure user adoption and policy compliance.
• Support traveler‑facing solutions and services to improve satisfaction and reduce friction in the travel booking process.
• Help implement and support duty‑of‑care protocols and tools to safeguard traveling employees.

• Collaborate with tech and operations teams to maintain and improve travel platforms (e.g., booking tools, expense systems).
• Champion automation, simplification, and self‑service options within the travel process.
• Stay current on travel trends, risk management practices, and sustainability efforts in corporate travel.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 8-10yrs experience in corporate travel, procurement, or vendor management (experience in financial services or professional services preferred).
• Proficiency with travel platforms (e.g., Concur, Amex GBT) and Excel/PowerPoint.
• Proven track record in managing or supporting third‑party travel suppliers and driving performance.
• Analytical mindset with…