Relationship Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five (5+) or more years of progressive relationship management experience
• Five (5+) or more years of operational or sales leadership experience within the insurance or financial services industry
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment across cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to self-manage, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

• Life insurance designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary operational relationship owner for a defined portfolio of IMO and IBD partners
• Educating internal stakeholders on firm-specific guidelines, process flows, and platform optimization opportunities
• Leading onboarding of new firms and managing ongoing operational engagement
• Leveraging data and insights to identify trends, inform strategy, and influence both internal and external decision-making
• Driving cross-functional alignment across Operations, Sales, Technology, and Service teams to support firm priorities and initiatives
• Leading change management efforts to support adoption of digital capabilities, process enhancements, and strategic initiatives
• Facilitating research and coordination for highly complex or executive-level issues, ensuring appropriate visibility and resolution
• Aligning firm strategic priorities with internal roadmaps, projects, and tactical requests
• Executing annual and ad-hoc firm business reviews and engagement meetings
• Monitoring key performance indicators to assess and improve partner experience, efficiency, and operational outcomes

Benefits

• KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.