Global risk management and investigations consulting
Vice President - Decision Intelligence
Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026
$90k - $200k+ Performance-based incentives
Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
San Francisco, CA, USA+5 moreMore locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA | Atlanta, GA, USA
HybridHybrid work from one of the listed offices; travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed.
ConsultingFinancial & Transaction Advisory
About the job
Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, analytics or a related field is required.
At least five years of relevant experience, including meaningful corporate finance experience in transaction services, corporate development, financial planning and analysis, finance transformation, accounting advisory, valuation, restructuring, or related consulting and advisory work.
Ability to understand a business through its financial statements, operating performance and cash flows, and connect analysis to practical financial and strategic decisions.
Hands-on experience in several of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, working capital, profitability analysis, performance improvement, scenario analysis and business case development.
Experience working directly with financial and operational data and translating analysis into clear findings and recommendations.
Proficiency with at least one relevant analytics or reporting tool, such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, Databricks, Azure or a comparable platform.
Working knowledge of practical applications of generative artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in finance, analytics and reporting.
Ability to work effectively with clients, finance and corporate development leaders, technical specialists and multidisciplinary Kroll teams.
Sound commercial judgment and ability to support engagement scoping, pricing, work planning and budget management.
Ability to explain financial and analytical findings clearly to senior executives and other stakeholders.
Motivation to take ownership of client work, contribute to client relationships and help build Decision Intelligence in the U.S. market.
Willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed to support client engagements and internal collaboration.
Responsibilities
Support opportunity development through Kroll's existing client platform by partnering with Transaction Advisory, Portfolio Valuation, Financial Advisory and Accounting Advisory teams to incorporate Decision Intelligence into active client engagements.
Develop and maintain working relationships with CFOs, corporate development teams, finance leaders, financial sponsors, portfolio operations teams and other client stakeholders.
Lead engagements applying data and analytics to corporate finance decisions, including M&A and transaction analytics, integration and carve-out planning, synergy and value-capture programs, capital allocation, working-capital improvement, financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, profitability and performance analysis.
Build and review financial models, analytical frameworks and decision-support tools that connect operational and financial data to business performance and strategic decision-making.
Manage day-to-day delivery of client engagements and workstreams by working directly with client data, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing junior colleagues' work, and maintaining analytical quality, commercial discipline and a consistent client experience.
Contribute to the development of collateral and joint pursuit materials, including scoping methodologies, pricing inputs, reusable frameworks and client-specific points of view.
Desired Qualifications
An MBA or relevant professional qualification is preferred.
Exposure to M&A or transaction-related work, such as diligence, transaction analytics, valuation, integration, carve-outs, synergy assessment or post-transaction performance tracking, is preferred but not required.
Direct implementation experience with generative artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in finance, analytics and reporting is preferred but not required.
Kroll's Decision Intelligence practice helps clients make financially significant decisions by combining corporate finance, commercial and accounting expertise with data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). The team delivers practical solutions across M&A and transaction analytics, financial planning and performance, management reporting, working capital, value creation, AI applications and data monetization.
Note: This position will be hybrid out of any of the following offices: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco
Day-to-day responsibilities:
Support opportunity development through Kroll's existing client platform by partnering with Transaction Advisory, Portfolio Valuation, Financial Advisory and Accounting Advisory teams to incorporate Decision Intelligence into active client engagements.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with CFOs, corporate development teams, finance leaders, financial sponsors, portfolio operations teams and other client stakeholders.
Lead engagements that apply data and analytics to corporate finance decisions, including M&A and transaction analytics, integration and carve-out planning, synergy and value-capture programs, capital allocation, working-capital improvement, financial planning and forecasting, management reporting, profitability and performance analysis.
Build and review financial models, analytical frameworks and decision-support tools that connect operational and financial data to business performance and strategic decision-making.
Manage the day-to-day delivery of client engagements and workstreams by working directly with client data, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing junior colleagues' work and maintaining analytical quality, commercial discipline and a consistent client experience.
Contribute to the development of collateral and joint pursuit materials, including scoping methodologies, pricing inputs, reusable frameworks and client-specific points of view.
Essential traits:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business, engineering, mathematics, analytics or a related field; MBA or relevant professional qualification preferred
At least five years of relevant experience, including meaningful corporate finance experience gained in transaction services, corporate development, financial planning and analysis, finance transformation, accounting advisory, valuation, restructuring or related consulting and advisory work
Ability to understand a business through its financial statements, operating performance and cash flows and connect analysis to practical financial and strategic decisions
Hands-on experience in several of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, management reporting, working capital, profitability analysis, performance improvement, scenario analysis and business case development
Exposure to M&A or transaction-related work, such as diligence, transaction analytics, valuation, integration, carve-outs, synergy assessment or post-transaction performance tracking, preferred but not required
Experience working directly with financial and operational data and translating analysis into clear findings and recommendations
Proficiency with at least one relevant analytics or reporting tool, such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, Databricks, Azure or a comparable platform
Working knowledge of practical applications of generative AI and other emerging technologies in finance, analytics and reporting, with direct implementation experience preferred but not required
Ability to work effectively with clients, finance and corporate development leaders, technical specialists and multidisciplinary Kroll teams
Sound commercial judgment and ability to support engagement scoping, pricing, work planning and budget management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial and analytical findings clearly to senior executives and other stakeholders
Strong personal motivation to take ownership of client work, contribute to client relationships and help build Decision Intelligence in the U.S. market
Willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally as needed to support client engagements and internal collaboration
Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.
Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.
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Kroll introduces APEX to drive measurable business outcomes from AI investment.
Aug 31, 2026, 10:00 ET
NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Fal.Con 2026 - Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, today announced the launch of Kroll AI Automation Prioritization EXecution (APEX). A new capability developed on the CrowdStrike Falcon(R) platform, Kroll APEX enables organizations to make more informed cyber investment decisions by quantifying the expected operational effort, cost and business value of AI, automation and hybrid approaches.
AI represents a significant and growing investment for organizations, yet many lack clear, measurable outcomes for CFOs to evaluate return on investment. "Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to total $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% increase year-over-year," according to Gartner, Inc.[1]
Kroll APEX, built with Charlotte AI AgentWorks and Falcon Foundry, provides a data-driven decision framework that identifies, prioritizes and evaluates cyber use cases, enabling organizations to determine where AI, automation or a combination of both is most appropriate, before engineering work begins.
Kroll works with clients to assess their cyber environment, organizational priorities and operational data through a structured discovery process. Using Kroll's experience across thousands of cyber engagements, alongside client-specific financial and operational inputs, APEX identifies and prioritizes opportunities, estimates implementation effort and expected returns and presents these insights through an intuitive dashboard embedded within the Falcon platform. Clients can use the capability as a strategic assessment or as part of an ongoing advisory engagement, continually refining cyber priorities as their organizations evolve.
The result is greater confidence in cyber investment decisions and stronger alignment between security strategy and business objectives. By providing finance and security leaders with a shared view of investment priorities and expected outcomes, APEX helps organizations optimize technology spending, accelerate decision-making and build more resilient cyber programs.
"Kroll APEX changes the conversation from 'Should we invest in AI?' to 'Where will AI, automation or human expertise deliver the greatest value?'," said Dave Burg, Global Group Head of Cyber and Data Resilience at Kroll. "With cyber risks mounting and spending accelerating, CFOs and CISOs are under growing pressure to bring financial discipline and operational insight together to make more informed cyber investment decisions. Boards are calling for greater clarity around these decisions, and Kroll provides the insight to prioritize initiatives based on measurable business outcomes rather than guesswork."
Kroll APEX reflects the continued evolution of the strategic relationship between Kroll and CrowdStrike, expanding on Kroll's role as a founding member of CrowdStrike's Charlotte AI AgentWorks Ecosystem and Project QuiltWorks.
By combining CrowdStrike's AI-native cybersecurity platform with Kroll's advisory expertise, implementation experience and proprietary methodologies, the collaboration enables organizations to make evidence-based decisions that align security investment with broader business priorities.
"AI is redefining what's possible in cybersecurity, but value comes from applying it where it can have the greatest impact," said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer at CrowdStrike. "Kroll is combining its deep advisory expertise with the power of Falcon to help customers turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. APEX is a great example of how our partners are building on CrowdStrike to drive innovation and deliver more value for customers."
To discover how Kroll and CrowdStrike can help your organization maximize the value of its cyber investments, visit kroll.com/crowdstrike.
About Kroll
As the leading independent provider of financial and risk advisory solutions, Kroll leverages our unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex valuation demands. Kroll's team of more than 6,500 professionals worldwide continues the firm's nearly 100-year history of trusted expertise spanning risk, governance, transactions and valuation. Our advanced solutions and intelligence provide clients the foresight they need to create an enduring competitive advantage. At Kroll, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn more at kroll.com.
[1] Gartner Press Release, "Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47 Percent in 2026," 19 May 2026. https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-05-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-ai-spending-to-grow-47-percent-in-2026. GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates
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Kroll has launched APEX, a capability built on CrowdStrike's Falcon platform that helps organisations evaluate the return on investment from AI and automation in cybersecurity. The tool provides a data-driven framework to identify and prioritise cyber use cases, estimating implementation effort and expected returns before engineering work begins.
APEX addresses growing pressure on CFOs and CISOs to justify cyber spending. According to Gartner, worldwide AI spending is forecast to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, up 47% year-over-year.
The capability uses Kroll's experience from thousands of cyber engagements alongside client-specific data to recommend where AI, automation, or human expertise will deliver the greatest value. Results are presented through a dashboard embedded within the Falcon platform.
Dave Burg, Kroll's Global Group Head of Cyber and Data Resilience, said APEX brings financial discipline and operational insight together to support more informed investment decisions based on measurable business outcomes.
Cybersecurity veterans launch new Melbourne consultancy MosaicalAI.
09 August 2026 Consultancy.com.au
Former Tesserent senior partner Mark Jones has launched a new AI consultancy in Melbourne alongside fellow cybersecurity expert Alexandre Medarov, which the pair have dubbed MosaicalAI.
The motivation behind the launch of MosaicalAI is to support organisations in forging ahead with AI while ensuring the appropriate back-stops are still in place, with its services grouped around leadership coaching, design, build, security, and governance.
Together the pair bring over five decades of combined industry experience to their new venture, with Jones most recently working as a director at Thales following its ~$175 million Tesserent acquisition and Medarov leading another AI start-up, dig8italX.
"Move too slow and lose the market; move too fast and risk the business," goes the company pitch, with Jones stating; "We started MosaicalAI to help Australian businesses move quickly with AI, but without losing visibility, accountability or control. The AI opportunity is huge, but it needs to be done with the right people, workflows, and governance placed around it."
Prior to his five years between Tesserent and Thales (which just sold off its local managed cloud services business to Interactive), Jones served as deputy CISO at Medibank, before which he was A/NZ cyber risk leader at Kroll and spent time in senior roles at a number of energy and financial services firms including Jemena and ANZ in a career dating back to Deloitte in 1998.
Medarov meanwhile started his career with a stint at Accenturein Germany, and has since 2006 spent time at Dell EMC, both the University of Auckland and Monash, and in a senior cybersecurity role at Allianz back in Munich, where he had led the locally-based AI security consultancy dig8ital and its off-shoot as CISO and managing director since 2017 but most recently out of London.
Now the pair have put their expertise and brains together to form MosaicalAI in Melbourne, which takes its name from the 'mosaic' of, brace yourselves, an AI operating layer "comprised of the tools, portals, reports, and decision surfaces a customer's team uses", including "agents, workflow logic, hand-offs, fallback paths, approvals, and routing and system actions," among other stuff.
"Our view is that AI needs to be built with the same discipline that cyber has learned the hard way as to visibility, governance, accountability and clear ownership," Jones says. "There's a lot of noise around AI right now, but for executives, leaders and teams, I think it comes down to two fears: people are not ready, and businesses do not have the right team to build bespoke AI capability."
That is where MosaicalAI comes in, the start-up says; "Our work is practical and hands on. We help clients engage their people, build AI into their business, and govern it from day one. We are already working with mid- and upper-middle market firms, and want to help them move at AI speed without creating the technical debt, governance mess, or loss of control that comes from rushing in blindly."
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