KKR · 2 days ago
Global Wealth Solutions "GWS" Americas Compliance - Senior Analyst/Associate
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets solutions. The GWS Americas Compliance Associate will support compliance coverage of the GWS business, focusing on fundraising, marketing, and client communications while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Provide practical, risk-based compliance advice on fundraising, marketing, and client engagement activities and regulatory issues across the Americas, balancing commercial objectives with regulatory expectations
Support oversight of GWS Americas’ Cash Non-Cash Compensation policy, supporting fundraising, marketing and distribution activities and events across the region
Execute periodic testing and monitoring programs to identify, assess, and remediate compliance risks within GWS Americas operations
Assist in review of new and existing distribution partners, including the completion of onboarding and ongoing due diligence checks before securing onboarding approval from senior management
Support training and awareness initiatives on regulatory developments, fundraising conduct, and cross-border compliance expectations
Assist in the oversight of supervisory protocols for GWS Americas (FINRA Rule 3110), including the office inspection program
Collaborate across regions to ensure global alignment on application of policies, practices, and documentation standards
Assist and support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of compliance frameworks and controls, ensuring processes are effective and aligned with KKR’s global compliance standards
Contribute to continuous process improvement, leveraging AI, automation and best practices to streamline compliance review and monitoring functions
Assist with other aspects of broker-dealer compliance program
Contribute more broadly to the Capital Markets & Distribution Functional Area
Qualification
Required
Approximately 2-6 years of compliance experience within an asset manager, private wealth platform, financial institution, or regulator
Strong understanding of FINRA rules, specifically FINRA Rules 3110 and 3220
Ability to design, implement, and maintain control frameworks and compliance monitoring programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and collaborate across global teams
High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; relevant professional certifications desirable
Preferred
Familiarity with alternative investment products and private fund distribution is a plus
FINRA S7 and S24 preferred, but not required; willingness to obtain licenses is expected
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Company
KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.28B2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2.25B
Leadership Team
Hirofumi Hirano (平野 博文)
Member & Chief Executive Officer of KKR Japan
Scott Nuttall
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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