KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. With offices in over 20 cities across 16 countries and 4 continents, 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 The Global Atlantic Financial Group.

As a firm we manage investments across multiple asset classes and as individuals we are encouraged to think creatively to solve problems, explore opportunities, take on new responsibilities and challenges, put our clients first and contribute to our communities. We often measure success over years, not quarters. We value integrity in all that we do, whether it’s presenting numbers accurately or being open and honest with a portfolio company executive. People want to do business with those they like and trust. It’s a mantra instilled in all of us from the top down.

At KKR, we believe that diverse teams increase performance and produce better results. Teams consisting of employees with varied backgrounds and perspectives will help strengthen our Firm and our investment decisions. Therefore, in an effort to enhance the diversity of our organization, we are particularly focused on recruiting talent that will bring different experiences, capabilities, skills and viewpoints to our organization.

• Develop and maintain the travel risk process and maximize usage of ISOS
• Responsibility for all online booking tools throughout the company the travel technology (e.g. AmEx apps, ISOS, Concur expense).
• Developing and implementing Amex insight tool to provide relative online reporting for the business.
• Develop and manage passport and visa relationships with CIBT and evaluate the process to ensure that we streamline the process and minimize risk to the business
• Ensure that the travel programs is supported by the correct strategic travel and meetings suppliers (agency, air,hotel, ground, security etc.) and formally manage the relationship via SLA’s/KPI’s
• Develop and implement communication channels to travelers and that they have accessibility to key information
• Develop and manage Sustainability Programs for travel
• Own the travel and corporate card program
• Develops a strong partnership with key stakeholders and teams both internal to KKR and with the Strategic Suppliers
• Own all elements of risk associated with the programs, including associated mitigation plans, also ensures timely resolution of the issues that are escalated by the functions and strategic suppliers. Ensure root cause identification and elimination
• Drives improvements & change with Travel and card programme
• Ensure implementation of any key outcomes from any audit findings
• Influence and drive the implementation of best practices processes within Travel and card programme
• Establishes Global Supplier Governance including relationship management and operations management, control and develop excellence of service across T&E programs
• Ensure regular benchmarking for air and hotel, ground transportation programs
• Establish KPl's to ensure effective control of travel spend
• Work in partnership with Finance and Compliance to provide reports for traveler behavior and controlling spend
• Drives increased adoption of e-booking and Concur T&E apps and utilization across the globe
• Ensure the booking tool is being proactively developed and managed by the TMC

• Successful track record as a corporate travel and expense manager with a minimum of 15 years’ experience
• Strong relationship building skills, vendor management and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of international travel regulations, customs and currencies
• Knowledge of T&E reporting and processing and expense policy management
• Working knowledge of MS Office and CTM/GDS solutions
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills
• Well-organized and reliable
• An analytical mind with a strong business acumen
• Customer-oriented approach
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Prior experience working on an international travel program preferred
• Prior experience running RFP processes preferred

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.

The company requires COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) for employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

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