Principal, Corporate Communications, Insurance Lead

Careers at KKR•New York, NY

9d•$175,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

KKR is seeking a seasoned financial communications professional to join its Global Communications team with a primary focus on the firm’s insurance platform and broader credit-oriented businesses. Reporting to senior communications leadership, this individual will own the communications strategy for one of the fastest-growing areas of the firm—spanning life, retirement, and reinsurance under the Global Atlantic brand—while also serving as a key contributor to corporate communications priorities across the U.S. market. The ideal candidate brings deep fluency in financial services, insurance and credit markets, established relationships with top-tier financial media, and the judgment to operate with autonomy in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. This role is based in KKR’s New York office.

Requirements

10–15 years of progressive experience in financial communications, with a portion spent in or around the insurance, reinsurance, or credit markets
Direct experience in insurance-sector communications, including familiarity with regulatory dynamics, ratings agency processes, and the financial fundamentals of life, annuity, or reinsurance businesses
Strong working knowledge of private credit and broader private markets (e.g., private equity, real assets, leveraged finance); experience at an alternative asset manager, investment bank, insurer, or top-tier financial communications agency strongly preferred
Established relationships with financial and insurance trade media; demonstrated track record of securing high-quality coverage and managing sensitive press situations
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree in business, finance, or communications a plus
Strategic mindset—ability to see around corners, anticipate issues, and develop communications plans that advance business objectives
Exceptional writing, editing, and message-development skills with the ability to distill complex financial and insurance concepts for diverse audiences
Deep financial literacy—comfortable interpreting earnings, credit ratings, capital structures, and regulatory developments and translating them into communications strategy
Executive presence and the confidence to advise, influence, and collaborate with senior leaders across investment, legal, and business teams
Relationship builder who instinctively cultivates networks—across newsrooms, industry forums, and internal stakeholder groups
Thrives in a high-tempo, entrepreneurial environment; able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with sound judgment and minimal supervision
Meticulous attention to detail and a versatile content skill set—from talking points and press materials to thought leadership, presentations, and digital content
Collaborative and low-ego; genuinely enjoys partnering across teams and geographies to deliver outstanding results
Comfort using AI-powered tools to improve productivity and quality of work
Curiosity about and openness to adopting emerging AI technologies in day-to-day workflows
Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and relevance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, finance, or communications a plus

Responsibilities

Own the development and execution of integrated communications strategies for the firm’s global insurance platform
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior investment and business leaders, translating complex insurance and credit market dynamics into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences
Drive proactive and reactive media relations—cultivating relationships with key financial, insurance, and trade journalists; developing messaging; and managing press engagement around transactions, earnings, and strategic milestones
Lead executive communications efforts including thought leadership, speaking platforms, bylined articles, and high-profile announcements for senior leaders
Coordinate closely with communications colleagues across regions to ensure consistency of messaging and alignment on cross-platform and cross-border initiatives
Contribute to broader global corporate communications priorities, including high-stakes projects, emerging issues, and firm-wide campaigns as they arise
Monitor the insurance, credit, and broader financial services competitive landscape to identify communications opportunities and inform positioning
Play a central role in crisis communications and reputational risk management, providing counsel and rapid-response support when situations arise