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.
KKR's Gurugram Office provides best in class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drive organization wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflect KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office will contain multifunctional business capabilities and will be integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR.
TEAM OVERVIEW
KKR’s Financial Crime Compliance team sits within the Compliance function. The team is responsible for the establishment, maintenance and oversight of the financial crime framework, which includes anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption and sanctions.
POSITION SUMMARY
This role supports the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team across a range of responsibilities including external meetings review for client classification, private placement memorandum (PPM) approvals, investor KYC for Transfers and Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), and fraud monitoring. The individual will play a critical role in identifying financial crime risks, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring thorough investigation and documentation of suspicious activity.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review external meetings and associated materials to ensure the appropriate client classification/suitability checks are undertaken and identify potential financial crime risks (e.g., sanctions).
- Assess PPMs and offering documents to ensure compliance with client classification and suitability check
- Screen counterparties, participants, and jurisdictions using internal tools and external databases (e.g., PEP, sanctions lists, adverse media).
- Liaise with regional FCC and business teams to escalate and resolve higher-risk items.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure tasks are completed within SLA.
- Support updates to policies, procedures, and control frameworks related to meetings and PPM reviews.
- Conduct KYC and due diligence on investors for fund transfers and SMA onboarding.
- Analyze ownership structures, source of wealth/funds, and jurisdictional risks.
- Collaborate with Legal, Business, and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Support periodic refresh and event-driven reviews.
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation standards in coordination with global FCC teams.
- Investigate suspected fraud involving insurance policies and annuity contracts.
- Analyze transactions for red flags and suspicious patterns.
- Engage with internal teams and external administrators to gather relevant data.
- Maintain detailed records of findings and contribute to process enhancements.
- Advise the business on fraud prevention strategies.
D. Overall
- Support preparation of metrics, MI reporting, and process reviews.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence and high-risk client screenings.
- Stay current on AML, CTF, sanctions, and other FCC regulations; assess impact and suggest enhancements.
- Prepare concise due diligence reports with actionable recommendations.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency.
Qualifications & Skills
- 3–4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, preferably in private equity, investment banking, asset management or insurance.
- Solid understanding of key FCC areas including AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC, tax evasion, and FATF/OFAC guidance.
- Experience with screening platforms such as Quantifind, Factiva, World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance.
- Familiarity with fund structures, private placements, SMA onboarding, and high-net-worth investor due diligence.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Luxembourg, Cayman Islands and/or US KYC requirements
- Knowledge of fraud risks related to insurance and annuity products is a plus.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
- Team-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused with the ability to work independently.
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.
