EMEA Head of Enterprise Risk

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.

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.

• 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.

This role sits within the Enterprise Risk function and serves as the Enterprise Risk Officer for KKR’s EMEA regulated entities. The role is also a member of the Enterprise Risk Leadership Team and a senior leader within the Risk Domain Office, helping shape enterprise risk priorities and contributing to the firm's integrated approach to risk management.

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 judgment, 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 of Ireland’s CP86 Fund Management Company Effectiveness framework.
• Experience serving as a Head of Risk, PCF‑14, Deputy Head of Risk, Designated Person for Risk Management, or in a comparable risk leadership role within a regulated financial services organization is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging directly with boards, board committees, regulators, and senior executives, providing independent challenge and effective risk oversight.
• Proven ability to build, mature, and enhance risk management frameworks, governance structures, oversight capabilities, and operating models.
• Experience operating across multiple risk domains and balancing deep domain expertise with an enterprise‑wide perspective on risk.
• Track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives involving risk management, governance, regulatory change, business transformation, or operating model enhancement.
• Experience working across businesses, functions, and geographies within a complex global organization, building credibility and influencing outcomes at multiple levels.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, actionable insights for senior management, boards, governance forums, and regulators.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Management, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

EMEA Regulated Entity Oversight

• Maintain and oversee risk management frameworks, risk appetite statements, risk profiles, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable risk management obligations under AIFMD, MiFID, CP86, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge regarding material risks impacting regulated entities, investors, and the broader platform.
• Develop and maintain an integrated view of risks impacting the EMEAs regulated entities, including strategic, operational, technology, third‑party, regulatory, conduct, and emerging risks.
• Prepare and present risk reporting, assessments, and updates to boards, committees, regulators, and senior management.
• Lead engagement with regulators and support supervisory reviews, examinations, and regulatory interactions.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to strengthen risk management practices and support risk‑informed decision making.
• Promote effective escalation, discussion, and resolution of significant risk issues and emerging concerns impacting regulated entities.

Enterprise Risk Oversight

• Serve as a member of the Enterprise Risk Leadership Team and a senior leader within the Risk Domain Office.
• Help shape enterprise risk priorities and provide independent perspectives on the firm's most significant strategic, operational, regulatory, technology, and emerging risks.
• Contribute to the continued evolution of KKR’s enterprise risk management capabilities, including risk domain oversight, risk intelligence, enterprise risk integration, and governance practices.
• Support enterprise risk synthesis activities, helping develop consolidated views of risk themes, concentrations, and interconnected exposures across businesses, functions, and geographies.
• Maintain an integrated view of key risks across the EMEA platform, identifying emerging issues, concentrations, and areas requiring management attention.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk leadership to strengthen consistency and effectiveness of risk oversight practices across risk domains and regions.

Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop regional risk professionals while fostering a high‑performance and collaborative culture.
• Build strong relationships across businesses, functions, regulators, and governance forums.
• Promote a proactive, insight‑driven risk culture that strengthens accountability, transparency, and effective decision making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the maturity and effectiveness of enterprise risk management across the region and broader firm.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations applicable to alternative asset managers.
• Ability to develop an integrated enterprise‑wide view of risk, identifying emerging issues, interdependencies, and areas requiring management attention.
• Strong risk judgment, combining analytical rigor, commercial awareness, and the ability to assess complex and ambiguous risk issues.
• Confidence and credibility to provide independent challenge and influence decision‑making with senior executives, boards, and regulators.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities across businesses, functions, governance forums, and regulatory bodies.
• Leadership capability with experience building teams, developing talent, and driving organizational change.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.
• High levels of integrity, accountability, and personal ownership.
• Understanding of private markets, alternative asset management, and associated risk management practices.

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.