Senior Analyst, Annuity Distribution Technologies

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.

We are seeking a collaborative and driven professional to help shape and advance the electronic business capabilities and data interfaces supporting our growing annuity business. This role will work cross-functionally with operations, sales, industry partners, TPAs, and key vendors to deliver scalable automation solutions, strengthen platform connectivity, and improve the overall quality and efficiency of business processes.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of annuity industry knowledge, technology fluency, and quality assurance experience, with the ability to translate business needs into practical, strategic solutions.

• Lead and support the development of industry-standard distribution automation solutions across Global Atlantic’s annuity platforms

• Serve as a strategic partner to operations teams supporting annuity business lines

• Collaborate with TPAs and external partners to define, enhance, and implement automation capabilities aligned to industry standards

• Provide subject matter expertise on B2B-supported services for internal stakeholders and project teams, including capability reviews, impact assessments, and strategic recommendations

• Lead and represent project initiatives across cross-functional teams and external partners

• Develop and maintain effective testing strategies, procedures, and documentation

• Design and execute test scenarios across annuity platforms, including functional, system, integration, regression, and smoke testing

• Review business requirements and user stories to ensure complete and accurate test coverage

• Identify, document, and analyze testing results, defects, and usability issues, and partner with stakeholders to drive resolution

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of quality assurance standards, best practices, and internal processes

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• 3 + years of experience in the annuity insurance industry within operations, technology, or a related function

• Working knowledge of annuity products and services; experience with platforms such as AN4, Affirm, FireLight, FIDx, LUMA, and iCapital is preferred

• Experience with annuity industry-standard operational technologies, such as DTCC, ACORD, and IRI

• Strong understanding of business and operational workflows related to annuity products

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, contributing as both a leader and partner

• Demonstrated adaptability, strong work ethic, and high degree of integrity, accountability, and professionalism

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

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