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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.\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Vice President (VP), Sales Operations Support is responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and service model that supports Global Atlantic Individual Markets wholesalers, financial professionals, and firm back-offices. Leading through managers and team leaders, the VP oversees the Sales Operations Support (SOS) organization to deliver a seamless, high-quality, service experience that strengthens distribution relationships and drives measurable business results.\nThis role serves as a key connection point between Operations and the Sales organization. The VP is accountable for building and maintaining trusted relationships with sales teams and sales leaders, representing the voice of Operations in distribution-facing forums, and partnering with functional business leaders across the organization to turn service and escalation data into meaningful process improvement. The VP is expected to drive measurable efficiencies across service delivery, champion self-service offerings that reduce manual effort and accelerate resolution, and use data to anticipate needs, manage performance, and continuously improve the support model.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn the SOS model end-to-end, ensuring service requests, escalations, and accommodation requests from internal and external partners (including TPAs such as EXL and Zinnia) are resolved accurately, timely, and within documented guidelines - serving as the accountable escalation owner even when resolution requires coordination outside the SOS team.\nProvide leadership and direction for the Sales Operations Support organization, leading through managers, team leads, and analysts responsible for end-to-end resolution of service requests across the Annuity and Preneed lines of business.\nBuild and maintain strong, trusted relationships with sales teams, sales leaders, and firm partners serving as the senior Operations partner in distribution-facing discussions and creating an environment of collaboration, transparency, and open dialogue.\nPartner with functional business leaders (e.g., New Business, Post Issue) to identify root causes behind escalation trends and drive cross-functional process improvements, taking ownership of resolution beyond what SOS can control directly.\nDrive efficiencies across the service model by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, eliminate rework, standardize processes, and improve cycle times, straight-through-processing (STP) rates, and SLA attainment.\nChampion and expand self-service offerings for sales partners, financial professionals, and firm back-office representatives - promoting adoption of tools and capabilities that reduce manual inquiry volume and accelerate issue resolution.\nEstablish the service strategy, direction, policies, and performance standards for the team, and ensure consistent execution against customer service metrics and performance deliverables.\nEnsure designated firms receive a coordinated, relationship-driven service experience with clear ownership, proactive communication, data insights, and timely escalation resolution across all operational needs.\nLeverage data and analytics to track trends, identify root causes, and translate findings into actionable process improvement recommendations; manage team performance, and prioritize improvement initiatives; prepare and deliver executive-level presentations on key service indicators, risks, and strategic initiatives.\nManage resource allocation, capacity planning, and workflow across both teams to ensure day-to-day service continuity and scalable support as the business grows.\nDevelop and mentor managers and team leads, building organizational capability, bench strength, and succession depth within the SOS organization.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nA Bachelor’s degree, and/or equivalent experience.\n8+ years of related experience in annuity or life insurance operations, including progressive leadership responsibility and experience leading teams and/or leaders.\nDemonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with sales organizations, distribution partners, and senior stakeholders.\nProve ability to influence and drive outcomes cross-functionally with business leaders outside one’s direct organization.\nAbility to drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and adoption of self-service or automation capabilities.\nStrong strategic thinking with the ability to set direction and translate strategy into executable plans and measurable outcomes.\nStrong focus on delivering positive client and partner experiences.\nAdvanced data gathering, analysis, and interpretation skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and manage performance.\nExperience overseeing resolution through third-party administrators or other outsourced service partners\nStrong research, problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.\nOutstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, with a proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead teams and leaders through complex problem resolution.\nProven leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels, including business and distribution leaders.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members, business partners, and senior leaders.\nThis is the expected annual base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance. Base Salary Range - $150,000 to $185,000.\nKKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.\nKKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email . Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to . Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.\nMassachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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