EMEA Head of Enterprise Risk in London

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.

ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT TEAM

This is a unique opportunity to serve as the principal risk officer for KKR’s regulated EMEA platform while playing a meaningful leadership role in the continued development of the firm’s Enterprise Risk function. The successful candidate will help shape KKR’s integrated approach to risk management, contributing to how the firm identifies, assesses, governs, and responds to risk while making a meaningful impact on its ability to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving risk landscape.

KKR's Enterprise Risk Management ("ERM") function enables informed risk‑taking through independent oversight, challenge, and insight, helping the firm achieve its strategic objectives while operating within its risk appetite.

ERM’s Objectives

• Identify and monitor risks across businesses, functions, and geographies to develop a forward‑looking understanding of the firm’s risk profile.
• Assess, measure, and challenge material risks and risk management practices, supporting effective risk mitigation and decision‑making.
• Aggregate and synthesize risk information to provide meaningful insights to management, governance forums, and boards.
• Strengthen enterprise‑wide risk management capabilities through effective governance, risk intelligence, risk integration, and risk domain oversight.

Position Summary

KKR is seeking an experienced Director to join its Enterprise Risk Leadership Team as the Enterprise Risk Officer for EMEA regulated entities and a senior leader within the Risk Domain Office, based in Dublin/London. This role combines regulatory accountability, enterprise risk leadership, and strategic risk oversight. The successful candidate will serve as the Enterprise Risk Officer for KKR’s regulated EMEA entities, providing independent oversight of the risk management framework and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including AIFMD, MiFID, CP86, and related regulatory obligations.

The individual will hold relevant regulatory responsibilities as applicable and act as a key advisor to boards, governance forums, and senior management on matters relating to risk and risk management. As a member of the Enterprise Risk Leadership Team and senior leader within the Risk Domain Office, the individual will help shape enterprise risk priorities and provide independent perspectives on the firm’s most significant strategic, operational, regulatory, technology, and emerging risks.

Working closely with Enterprise Risk leadership globally, they will contribute to the continued evolution of KKR’s enterprise risk management capabilities and support the development of a more integrated view of risk across businesses, functions, geographies, and risk domains, supporting executive and board‑level decision making while ensuring risk management practices remain aligned with the complexity and scale of the firm.

The successful candidate will work closely with leadership across Asset Management, Strategic Holdings, Insurance, Technology, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other key stakeholders to identify emerging risks, provide effective challenge, and develop enterprise‑wide perspectives on the firm’s most significant risk exposures. They will be expected to exercise sound judgement, influence senior stakeholders, and translate complex and interconnected risks into clear, actionable insights for management, boards, regulators, and governance forums.

Ideal Experience

• 12+ years of experience in Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Non‑Financial Risk, Technology Risk, Risk Advisory, or related disciplines, ideally within Financial Services, Asset Management, Insurance, Banking, or a leading consulting firm.
• Experience within alternative asset management, private markets, or fund management environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, risk governance frameworks, and industry risk management practices, with experience applying them across complex and regulated organizations.
• Familiarity with European and Irish regulatory requirements applicable to alternative asset managers, including AIFMD, MiFID, and the Central Bank regulations.