EMEA Head of Enterprise Risk

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.

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.

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 O…