Insurance Public Policy Analyst

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.

Established in 2008, the Public Policy & Affairs team works in partnership with the KKR Global Institute (KGI), KKR leadership, industry and country teams, portfolio companies, limited partners and other stakeholders to facilitate better investing through a better understanding of the intersection between policy and politics. The team helps guide KKR’s investments and portfolio companies on legislative, regulatory, and reputational considerations to help manage risks and identify opportunities.

The team collaborates with our Legal, Compliance, Investment, Risk, Finance, Technology, and other teams to manage and protect the firm’s license to operate.

The KKR Public Policy team seeks to hire an Analyst based in Washington, D.C. who will be fully dedicated to supporting Global Atlantic Financial Group, KKR’s life insurance and reinsurance business. The position will report to the Managing Director, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Insurance. The individual will monitor and analyze insurance regulatory and public policy developments, help the team to assess their potential implications for Global Atlantic, and translate complex issues into actionable intelligence for senior executives and business leaders.

The Analyst will work closely with Global Atlantic leadership, including senior legal and regulatory stakeholders, and will support engagement with regulators, policymakers, trade associations, and other external stakeholders. The role requires strong judgment, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly commercial environment. This is an in-office position and requires working from KKR’s Washington, D.C. office five days per week.

• Insurance Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring and Analysis: Monitor, track, and analyze U.S. state insurance regulatory and legislative developments, including activity involving state insurance departments, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA), and the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL). Assess emerging risks and opportunities for Global Atlantic and provide timely, targeted updates to senior executives and other internal stakeholders.
• Executive Communications and Presentations: Develop clear, concise, and polished presentations, briefing materials, regulatory updates, and other content for Global Atlantic and KKR senior executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Regulator and Policymaker Engagement: Prepare briefing notes, background materials, and related content for senior executives ahead of meetings with insurance regulators, policymakers, and other government officials, and support preparation and follow-up associated with those engagements.
• Regulatory Priorities and Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, KCS, Bermuda, Risk, and other business functions to coordinate engagement…