Investor Relations - Product Manager - Vice President

Investor Relations - Product Manager - Vice President

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 Client Operations team owns and operates most dimensions of the client lifecycle. We are responsible for the client interactions, underlying operating models, and overarching strategy related to client onboarding, product onboarding, capital activity, communications, inquiry servicing, offboarding, and more. Our mission is to provide a leading client experience.

We are 60+ professionals committed to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with our clients. Our team is global in every sense of the word – working across all asset classes, products, and geographies – to ensure that our clients have seamless and positive experiences with KKR's products, services, and people. As such, we work closely with KKR's Global Client Solutions ("KCS") and Global Wealth Solutions ("GWS"), Business Operations (Legal, Compliance, Treasury, Tax, Finance, Technology, etc.), and Deal teams

We are passionate about understanding our clients' needs, providing leading solutions, and driving client satisfaction. Our team operates in a dynamic environment where problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail are key. We prioritize a culture of empathy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement, where every team member is encouraged to share ideas and contribute to our clients' success.

KKR is seeking to hire a Vice President level role working to join our Global Wealth Investor Relations team from our Dublin office.

The hire will work closely with the Global Head of Wealth Investor Relations and our Transfer Agency Oversight and Fund Governance team within Client Operations, assisting in the oversight of our democratized product suite ("K-Series") and general governance of our products and vehicles. This role will focus on supporting the governance, oversight, and lifecycle management of alternative investment products, including interval funds, tender offer funds, Luxembourg UCI Part II offerings, operating company private offerings, and other registered alternative vehicles. The Product Manager will play a key role in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and effective cross-functional coordination across investment, legal, compliance, operations, distribution, and fund administration teams.

A successful candidate typically will have between five and eight years of industry experience working with registered products in the alternative investment space.

Responsibilities

• Fund Governance & Oversight
• Support the governance framework for alternative offerings, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., 1940 Act, SEC rules) and internal policies.
• Manage governance processes, including preparation of Board and committee materials, agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items.
• Monitor adherence to fund policies, guidelines, service provider, and platform partnership agreements.
• Product Management & Support
• Serve as a key liaison across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, risk, investment teams, distribution) and external partners (custodians, administrators, auditors).
• Support new product launches, share class additions, and structural changes by coordinating functional workstreams and ensuring readiness.
• Oversee ongoing fund operations, including valuations, liquidity events, expense management, and shareholder communications.
• Regulatory & Risk Management
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments affecting alternative funds and provide guidance on their implications.
• Coordinate regulatory filings (prospectus updates, shareholder reports, board reporting) in partnership with legal and compliance teams.
• Support risk management initiatives by identifying operational or governance gaps and recommending process enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Act as a central point of contact for fund-related issues, escalating as necessary and driving resolution.
• Partner with distribution teams to ensure product positioning aligns with governance and operational capabilities.
• Facilitate communication between senior leadership, board members, and stakeholders.

Critical competencies for success

• Strong analytical skills, self-starter with communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Team-oriented, quick learner
• Knowledge or experience working with fund administrator or transfer agent (preferred)
• Proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail.

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.