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**Associate Market Research: Competitive Intelligence in Annuities & Insurance** Lead cross-departmental communication on product insights, managing comprehensive market research and analysis for KKR's Individual Markets. This high-exposure role demands deep understanding of annuity products, market positioning, and competitive intelligence. Present at national level. Location: Wayne, PA; Des Moines, IA; Hartford, CT. **Required Skills & Experience:** - 7+ years in Competitive Intelligence or Financial Services. - Proficient in insurance and retirement market products. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. - Organizational skills to manage multiple projects. - Obtain relevant licenses (Life, Health, Series 7, 6, 63) within 6 months. - Proactive industry trend tracking and monitoring competitors.
- Compensation
- $120,000 – $130,000 USD
- City
- Wayne, Des Moines, Hartford
- Country
- United States
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. 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. KKRs insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKRs investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our Associate, Market Research position will be responsible for providing competitive research and analysis for our Individual Markets organization as a member of the Global Atlantic Market Research team. This high exposure role requires a deep understanding of our annuity products and their market positioning. The ideal candidate will be capable of delivering content and presentations at a national, companywide level. This position can be located in one of the following offices: Wayne, PA; Des Moines, IA, or Hartford, CT.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the delivery of product-related content across various departments within the organization.
- Manage research and analysis of insurance markets and competitive intelligence.
- Communicate and exemplify effective sales tactics and strategies.
- Act as a competitive product resource with comprehensive knowledge of the market landscape.
- Identify, analyze, and communicate product and industry trends.
- Proactively monitor key competitor product filings, positioning, and strategies.
- Develop, create, maintain, and present competition and industry overviews.
- Engage with industry organizations and peers as an industry contact.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of retirement market products and industry.
- Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- In-depth understanding of product, sales, marketing, operations, and support aspects of our business.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Demonstrate a willingness to quickly learn product lines, procedures, and workflows.
- Completion of relevant certifications, including Life, Health, Series 7, Series 6, and Series 63, or the ability to obtain these certifications within six months of employment.
- Preferably 7+ years of experience in Competitive Intelligence and/or Financial Services.
KKR 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.
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