Executive Assistant

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.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks and projects according to what is most time-sensitive
• Excellent written communication and research skills
• Extensive experience managing complex and fluid calendars
• Excellent organizational skills to support the productivity of the whole team (i.e. filing systems, trackers, contacts)
• Critical thinker; excellent judgment; proactive and able to anticipate Executive’s needs
• Team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the Firm’s core values and principles (high integrity, apolitical, non-arrogant, commitment to excellence, treating others with respect)

Communication and Information Management

• Review incoming mail and/or email, prioritize and summarize content, and process replies on own initiative or from Executives’ notes and directives
• Compose, draft, proof, edit, and finalize correspondence including e-mail and other documents

Planning

• Handle planning logistics for domestic and international trips; provide detailed itineraries, agendas, directions, and backup materials; prepare expense reports in timely manner ensuring accuracy and submit in accordance with Firm policy
• Manage and Monitor Executives’ calendars and anticipate where problems might arise regarding calendar, meeting preparation, needs of executives involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls; communicate potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties immediately
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and Executive events, inform attendees of dates and time, reserve meeting space, ensure the appropriate equipment/materials are available, coordinate hospitality services as needed

Liaison and Teamwork

• Liaise with portfolio organizations, investors, guests, and all KKR personnel in professional and courteous manner adhering to KKR’s culture and values statements