Associate, Corporate M&A and Strategy (Finance)
We are looking for an exceptional Associate to join our Corporate M&A and Strategy team. In this role, you will be instrumental in executing strategic initiatives at Kroll, including acquihires, tuck-ins, and transformational M&A; organizing integration efforts and coordinating between cross-functional teams; and supporting high visibility strategy and growth projects. Kroll is a global professional service and technology business that is private equity-backed, so inorganic growth is a core part of our overall strategy, and you will be critical to achieving our success.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
M&A Deal Support
- Support portfolio of deal opportunities under review by Kroll's Corporate Development team by performing market, competitive, and financial research to identify and assess acquisition targets
- Assist in drafting investment memos, presentations, and valuation summaries for executive and board review
- Develop financial models to evaluate deal economics
M&A Due Diligence & Transaction Execution
- Help coordinate due diligence efforts across business leaders, legal, finance, HR, and other functions
- Support data room management and information tracking
- Liaise with external advisors, legal counsel, and target company teams
Post-Transaction Support
- Assist with integration planning and performance tracking post-closing
- Work closely with FP&A and business leaders to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Strategy and Growth
- Work with Strategy Office and partner with business unit leaders to develop strategic plans, market entry proposals, and growth roadmaps
- Support annual strategic planning cycles including executive workshops, financial modeling, and scenario planning
- Analyze market trends, industry shifts, and competitive positioning to inform long-term planning
- Act as an internal consultant on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team for critical growth and innovation initiatives
Essential Traits:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years work experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and deal execution experience
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Skilled in MS Office, including Excel (financial modeling), Word, and PowerPoint (presentation-building)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop compelling presentations
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
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.
In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com.
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.
The current salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000
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