AVP, Investment Product Manager

AVP, Investment Product Manager

Hartford

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.

Position Overview

KKR has an opening for the position of Assistant Vice President in FVIT/VIT Product Management. This position will be based in our Hartford, CT office, and will report to the Director, FVIT/VIT Management. Key responsibilities will involve leading product management for Global Atlantic's proprietary mutual fund platform (FVIT) and its third-party variable insurance trust (VIT) fund platform for legacy variable annuity products.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of product initiatives and strategic objectives for FVIT Funds
• Manage preparation for FVIT Board meetings including project/timeline and agenda management, development and editorial review of written material and exhibits, coordination with Fund and Trustee counsel, administration of online Board books, organization and dissemination of materials to Trustees, and meeting logistics
• Manage fund expenses and budgets in coordination with Funds' treasurer, including: budget review and accrual processes; ongoing review of fund expenses and contractual and administrative fees; monitor Fund expense ratios; review, track and process fund invoices; analyze and recommend changes in expense caps when appropriate; provide detailed pro-forma analysis for proposed fee or expense changes or other initiatives with financial impact
• Manage Investment Adviser expenses and profitability including: Adviser expense allocations; coordination with internal finance teams on Adviser budgets and expense projections; review, track and process Adviser invoices; assess impact of fund initiatives on Adviser profitability; prepare profitability reports
• Manage prospectus and shareholder report cycles, including timeline management, document development and review, and oversight processes with third-party vendors
• Maintain relationships with Funds' service providers, including (but not limited to) Treasurer, Fund administrator, Board, outside counsels, and vendors
• Support variable insurance trust fund (VIT) investment platform for legacy variable annuity (VA) products, including management of fund changes, relationships with fund partners and third-party administrators, financial analysis and projections, and support for assumption review
• Maintain legal agreements for FVIT and VIT platforms

Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years in a financial services environment, preferably mutual funds, with demonstrated progression in responsibility
• Knowledge of mutual funds and investment structures for VA or other investment-only product platforms
• Highly organized; ability to establish orderly systems for maintaining, tracking and easily referencing a variety of complex information and data
• Superior attention to details; process discipline
• Excellent analytical skills including ability to quantify impacts and synthesize data from multiple sources
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written and verbal communications)
• Strong skills in writing and editorial review of written investment-related material
• Ability to understand, document, and effectively communicate up and downstream requirements and impacts
• Team player, with willingness and flexibility to play outside the lines of their "role"
• Adept working with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• FINRA Series 6 or 7 a plus

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Hartford, CT based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance. Base Salary Range - $135,000 to $148,000

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