Events Management - Project Manager

at  Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR & Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and 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. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group.
KKR is a global investment firm with nearly five decades of investment management experience with approximately US$553 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2023. KKR is headquartered in New York and has a presence in 23 cities across 4 continents – combining local expertise with a global perspective.
KKR globally manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit strategies. In addition, KKR Capital Markets supports our firm, portfolio companies, and clients by providing tailored capital markets advice and financing solutions. KKR Capstone, with a mission to create value for all of our stakeholders by identifying and delivering sustainable operational performance within KKR portfolio companies, is also an integral part of the firm’s overall approach to value creation. KKR’s Client Solutions team seeks to diversify KKR’s client base to include new investors across all regions and institution types, including a growing focus on individual, private wealth investors.
KKR first established its presence in Asia Pacific in 2005. Since then, KKR has grown to approximately US$70 billion of AUM across its strategies in the region, which include private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, impact, and growth technology. KKR has approximately 300 executives working across business functions and asset classes with offices located in Beijing, Gurugram, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. While nearly all executives are local to their market – and are adept at proprietary sourcing, relationship building, and best practices considerations within their markets – each closely collaborates with KKR’s team worldwide to leverage the firm’s experience and expertise.
KKR has a very collaborative culture where an individual’s success is the result of good skills and acumen in the role and ability to leverage the whole firm. They think in terms of “we”, not “I” and we know we are better together than one single person – no matter how skilled that person is. One firm, collaboration, operating with “like and trust” are core to how KKR operates. The person who joins in this role is joining an event management team but also a team of 2,500 people across the firm and we all work together to support each other in delivering the best of KKR to our companies and clients.
For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR is looking for a detail oriented, highly collaborative and proactive Project Manager who is passionate about helping to produce best in class events. The individual will be based in Hong Kong and report to the APAC Events Manager (based in Singapore). The primary responsibilities include partnering with the business to manage in-person and virtual events plus conferences with a keen focus on quality, best practices, commercial excellence and consistency in delivery. KKR events are critical to maintaining the firm’s reputation with clients and the general public and assisting in the development of key client relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum seven years of event management experience, including budget creation, management, and reconciliation, preferably with the Financial Services
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Marketing or Communications
• Experience of in-person and virtual conference, meeting and production management
• Advanced knowledge of webcast, virtual event platforms, zoom and Microsoft Office; specifically Excel & PowerPoint; Cvent website development and CrowdCompass mobile app knowledge would be helpful
• Strong written and oral communication skills; fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead group meetings with senior management
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; critical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills to build “trust & like” relationship
• Creative problem solver and decision maker
• Responsive and professional with flexible approach to handle high pressure situations
• Ability to travel frequently

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with individuals across all levels in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Outstanding organization skills to manage multiple demands and projects while prioritizing time efficiently and remaining attentive to detail
• Demonstrated problem solving skills with sound judgement of complex, sensitive, or ambiguous issues
• Superior initiative with a proven track record in process enhancement
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and develop relationships to collaborate with teams and colleagues
• Team-player that enjoys working in a collaborative and collegial environment with the desire to learn
  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.

• Full life cycle planning and execution of multiple important internal and external events in a digital/virtual capacity, and in-person with a focus on increasing brand awareness
• Understand core goals and objectives of the businesses supported
• Understand and lead objectives for each event during both the planning and execution stages
• Identify appropriate key stakeholders/groups/individuals to build and foster relationships with
• Virtual event planning and project management including confirming appropriate virtual platform, creation of timelines, invitation process, thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers, and stakeholders (Cvent experience preferred)
• Oversee and support all production operations during in person and virtual events
• Manage all processes to ensure successful operation and delivery of live and pre-recorded productions and accountability for overall success of the event
• Oversee relationships with IT, Conference Services, Facilities, and external production vendors
• Financial management including budget development and management, expense management and invoice processing, timely post-meeting reconciliation, and final financial reporting
• Vendor procurement and management, including contract negotiation on all Firm initiatives
• Adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements
• Maintain an overall brand strategy using Firm resources in partnership with Firm Marketing team
• Always look to integrate best practices and raise the bar during each multimedia and live event initiative
• Proactively follow-up with clients for feedback post events and provide timely updates to the team on processes/procedures and best practices
• Identify opportunities for improvement on an ongoing basis
• Participate in appropriate continuing education or professional development classes to enhance job performance and gain or improve skills required for position
• Share knowledge of best practice regarding new suppliers and services
• Mentor and support other team members as required