Role Overview:

This individual will be integrally involved with all aspects of the illiquid asset investment process, including: evaluating potential investments, developing strategies to increase origination, overseeing portfolio construction, and executing transactions. The individual will work primarily with the GA Investments team as well as the broader global investment teams within KKR as we build out our combined integrated investment function. This is an opportunity to be a senior member of a new high-profile investment strategy at Global Atlantic focused on a wide range of asset classes that represents a range of risk/return and liquidity profiles, including asset-based finance, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and private equity. 

Responsibilities:
1. Evaluate individual investment opportunities:

Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to assess potential investments across a wide range of sectors and geographies.

Prepare and present GA & KKR investment memos outlining key findings and recommendations.

Collaborate with deal teams to facilitate investment decision-making processes.

2. Develop long-term origination & non-USD investing strategy:

Present GA’s business model to potential partners and investors.

Organize roadshows and discussions to showcase investment opportunities.

Develop and implement strategy to invest in non-USD opportunities.

3. Oversee portfolio construction and monitoring:

Manage the illiquid portfolio & incoming transaction pipeline, ensuring alignment with investment objectives.

Monitor the inforce book to identify potential risks and opportunities.

Run portfolio construction analytics to help determine areas to lean in / avoid based on the characteristics of the existing portfolio.

Collaborate with GA leadership and KKR portfolio managers to review performance.

4. Build relationships across KKR and externally to support GA growth:

Cultivate dialogue and relationships with key stakeholders across GA and KKR.

Stay ahead of market trends and developments to inform investment decisions.

Leverage GA & KKR infrastructure to identify new opportunities and partnerships.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, investment/asset management, or corporate development.

Candidates must possess superior analytical skills; a strong grasp of financial concepts; exceptional written, interpersonal, and communication skills; attention to detail; and a maturity that enables them to contribute to a collaborative and constructive work environment.

Proven track record of developing and executing investment strategies or strong demonstrated interest in investing.

Experience leading and negotiating transactions.

Energetic, inquisitive and an initiative to take on high-impact projects that cover new ground for the team and business at-large.

Self-starter with ability to work independently to solve complex problems.

Knowledge of insurance company-specific investment and accounting considerations a plus.
Joining Global Atlantic Financial Group's Investment Office offers a unique opportunity to drive impact and contribute to the success of a leading financial services organization at a stage of high growth. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for investing and executing commercial opportunities, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office. 

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives. 

The base salary range for this role is

$150,000—$290,000 USD

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