TEAM OVERVIEW

Established in 2008 by Ken Mehlman, the Public Policy team works in partnership with the KKR Global Institute (KGI), KKR leadership, industry and country teams, portfolio companies, limited partners and other stakeholders to facilitate better investing through a better understanding of the intersection between policy and politics. The Public Policy team helps guide KKR’s investments and portfolio companies on legislative, regulatory, and reputational considerations to help manage risks and identify opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The KKR Public Policy team seeks to hire an individual to join our team at the intersection of U.S. policy and finance. Working closely with the full KKR Public Policy & Affairs team, the individual will take on a range of responsibilities related to policy research, development of thought leadership and associated content, management of engagement with global investment and other business teams, understanding and mitigating risk, and liaising with external parties. This role requires strong research and writing skills, collaboration, attention to detail, and self-driven initiative. The ideal candidate will have experience in the study and practice of politics and public policy. The position presents an exciting opportunity to engage in policy and political analysis and research in a stimulating commercial environment. The individual will be based in D.C.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Political and Public Policy Research: Conduct comprehensive research on key political and policy issues at local, state, and federal levels, identifying potential impacts on KKR’s portfolio companies, investment strategies, and overall business operations.

• Policy-Related Content Creation: Develop and produce clear, concise, and engaging content related to public policy and regulatory issues, including briefs, reports, presentations, and other materials for internal stakeholders and external audiences.

• Legislation Monitoring and Analysis: Track and analyze emerging legislative and regulatory developments and trends, providing timely updates and strategic insights to senior leadership on policies that may affect KKR, its investments, business practices, or reputation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in the preparation and coordination of meetings, briefings, and outreach to key political and regulatory stakeholders, building and maintaining relationships with policymakers, trade associations, and other industry groups.
• Regulatory & Reputational Due Diligence: Assess regulatory and reputational considerations during the due diligence process for new investment opportunities across a wide range of asset classes, industries, and issue areas, identifying potential risks and opportunities that align with KKR’s values and investment strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree

• 3+ years of experience in politics and/or public policy in the public or private sector. Candidates who fall outside the stated range will be considered based on skills, achievements and potential.

• Competency at PowerPoint and Excell.
• Strong writing skills.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Deep understanding of policy and policy research

• Is curious, will source and integrate different perspectives

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Superior communication and presentation skills (written and oral) coupled with the requisite level of gravitas to effectively communicate complex issues at a high level

• Effective relationship management and interpersonal skills for both internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Collaborative team player capable of working with diverse internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the firm’s core values and principles

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