Reinsurance Operations Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is seeking an Analyst to support its Reinsurance Services team. This role provides a strong foundation for a career in reinsurance operations or client services at a leading buy-side firm. The role is based in Boston and will report to the AVP, Reinsurance Services.

The Analyst will assist with data management, reporting, cedent servicing activities, and cross-functional coordination with accounting, actuarial, treasury, technology, and compliance teams. This is a hands-on position suited for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment.  The ideal candidate will have some exposure to financial operations, accounting, liquidity management or insurance via coursework, internships or full-time roles.

KKR is passionate about operational excellence and providing our investment and business operations colleagues with the ability to seamlessly serve clients and execute credit investments across the globe. We are committed to continuous improvement, both in the operations we perform and in the environment in which we work. We work in collaborative teams, but within the context and support of a large, global investment firm. We can offer challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for learning in both the business and operational spheres, and an attractive compensation package combined with significant opportunities for career advancement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reinsurance Services & Operational Support

• Assist in the management of counterparty and cedant inquiries end-to-end triage, track, and drive to resolution, escalating as appropriate.
• Own completion and timely delivery of trust compliance certifications to cedants/counterparties, coordinating with Trust Compliance, Reinsurance and Investment Accounting, Investment Operations, and Commercial teams as needed.
• Support maintenance and accuracy of counterparty and reinsurance client data, coordinating with teams such as Actuarial, Reinsurance Accounting, and Enterprise Data/Technology.
• Help identify process inconsistencies or inefficiencies and participate in efforts to streamline and systematize workflows.
• Assist with preparing client-related materials, documentation, and internal reporting.
• Depending on team needs, may support cedant/reinsurance data ownership activities and/or new reinsurance deal operational onboarding, working alongside the broader Reinsurance Operations team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Projects

• Build foundational understanding of reinsurance comfort trust structures and related operational processes.
• Participate in ad hoc projects supporting the broader Reinsurance Operations team.
• Assist in documenting processes, updating SOPs, and contributing to operational risk reduction efforts.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Math, Risk or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in financial services, insurance, operations, or a related analytical function (internships included).
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, high-expectation environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with multiple teams.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and a team-oriented mindset.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

• Exposure to financial operations, accounting, or (re)insurance
• Interest in reinsurance, trust structures, and institutional client operations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Working experience in SQL & other programming languages not required but valued