Director, Corporate Development

• Level: L5 / Director
• Function: Corporate M&A and Strategy
• Key Collaborators: Business and Service Line leaders, Strategy Office, Finance and FP&A, Legal, People, external advisors and transaction counterparties

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Director, Corporate Development leads strategic inorganic growth and portfolio initiatives for Kroll, a private equity-backed global professional services and technology business. The role supports divestitures, transformational M&A, acquihires and tuck-in acquisitions, while helping business leaders assess opportunities against the firm’s strategy.

The Director steers opportunities from market assessment and investment case through due diligence, transaction execution and post-close planning. The role also partners with the Strategy Office and business leaders on strategic plans, market entry and growth initiatives, combining rigorous analysis with coordination across functions and geographies.

As an L5 Director, the role leads complex initiatives, owns senior stakeholder relationships and delivers measurable firm-wide impact. It applies deep deal and strategic expertise, sound commercial judgment and disciplined collaboration to decisions with material financial and operational consequences.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & MEASURES OF SUCCESS

M&A Opportunity Assessment

• •Manage a portfolio of opportunities under review by Corporate Development, using market, competitive and financial research to identify and assess targets.
• •Develop financial models, valuations and scenario analyses to evaluate deal economics, strategic fit and key risks.
• •Prepare investment memos, presentations and valuation summaries for executive and Board review, with clear recommendations and decision points.
• Measures of Success: Quality and timeliness of opportunity assessments; soundness of valuation assumptions and scenarios; clarity of executive and Board materials; disciplined prioritization of the opportunity pipeline.

Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• •Lead the coordination of due diligence across business leaders, Finance, Legal, People and other functions, establishing clear workstreams, owners and milestones.
• •Oversee data room management, information requests and issue tracking to support informed decisions and transaction readiness.
• •Liaise with external advisors, legal counsel and target company teams; surface material risks, dependencies and decisions promptly.
• Measures of Success: Delivery against transaction milestones; completeness and quality of diligence; timely resolution or escalation of material issues; confidence of internal stakeholders and advisors in the process.

Post-Transaction Planning & Performance

• •Coordinate integration planning across functions and business teams, clarifying accountabilities, dependencies and near-term priorities.
• •Partner with FP&A and business leaders to track post-close performance against the investment case and strategic objectives.
• •Identify variances, risks and opportunities for corrective action and incorporate lessons learned into future transactions.
• Measures of Success: Readiness of integration plans and owners; visibility of post-close performance against the investment case; timely action on variances; evidence that lessons learned improve subsequent transactions.

Strategy & Growth

• •Partner with the Strategy Office and business unit leaders to develop strategic plans, market entry proposals and growth roadmaps.
• •Support annual strategic planning, including executive workshops, financial modeling and scenario planning.
• •Analyze market trends, industry shifts and competitive positioning to inform long-term choices.
• •Advise the Executive Leadership Team on critical growth and innovation initiatives, translating analysis into practical options and recommendations.
• Measures of Success: Usefulness of strategic analysis in leadership decisions; delivery of planning milestones; clarity and feasibility of growth recommendations; alignment of initiatives with firm priorities.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• •Lead multiple complex M&A and strategy initiatives from assessment through execution, defining outcomes, milestones, risks and measures of value.
• •Apply deep transaction, financial and market expertise to shape decisions; use data and sound judgment to deliver high-quality, insight-driven work.
• •Prioritize opportunities, investments and resources with commercial discipline, while improving the effectiveness and scalability of Corporate Development processes.
• •Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business and functional leaders, anticipating needs and influencing decisions through credible analysis and practical recommendations.
• •Role model One Team, One Kroll by connecting Service Lines, functions and geographies around shared transaction and growth outcomes.
• •Set clear goals and accountabilities for colleagues and partners; provide constructive feedback, mentoring and knowledge sharing to build capability.
• •Create an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and appropriate challenge, while holding teams to high standards of execution, discretion and integrity.

EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• •10–15 years of experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity or corporate finance.
• •Proven track record in sell-side and buy-side transactions, capital raising and complex corporate finance engagements.
• •Experience with cross-border transactions and mid-market clients, including multidisciplinary due diligence and execution workstreams.
• •Senior-level exposure to negotiations, Board interactions, investor discussions and external advisors.
• •Strong financial modeling, valuation, market analysis and strategic planning capabilities.
• •Executive presence and clear written, verbal and visual communication; able to turn complex analysis into decisions and action.
• •High integrity, sound judgment and discretion, with a structured, analytical and solution-focused approach.
• •Ability to work effectively under pressure, collaborate across teams and lead with emotional intelligence.
• •Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field; MBA strongly preferred. A Master’s in Finance or professional certification such as CFA, CAIA or FMVA is desirable.

CORE OUTCOMES

• •A well-evaluated pipeline of inorganic growth and portfolio opportunities aligned with Kroll’s strategy.
• •Clear, decision-ready investment cases, valuation analyses and executive and Board materials.
• •Coordinated diligence and transaction processes with visible risks, owners and milestones.
• •Integration plans and post-close performance tracking that connect transaction decisions to realized value.

• Strategic plans and growth recommendations informed by market evidence and cross-functional partnership.

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