Senior Director, Discovery Solutions

Our global Discovery Solutions professionals within our Cyber & Data Resilience service line are experienced advisors built on Kroll’s DNA of risk and investigations. Traditional technologists (forensics, data analysis, discovery) and data scientists converge with globally experienced fact-finding professionals to provide clients with unparalleled end-to-end technology, data analytics, and integrity solutions throughout the Compliance, Investigation and Litigation lifecycle.

 

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director to join our team, with a focus on AML data analytics and transaction monitoring (TM). This role is critical to supporting large-scale regulatory investigations and compliance reviews, particularly in the financial crime and sanctions space.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

 

Strategic leadership is core to the success of our Discovery Solutions capability. As a Senior Director, you will lead engagements within the Cyber & Data Resilience team, with a focus on AML analytics and TM rule effectiveness. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-impact insights and recommendations that enhance compliance programs and reduce risk.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading AML data analytics engagements, including TM rule output analysis, alert volumes, alert-to-case and alert-to-SAR ratios, and client-level alert trends.
• Conducting Above-the-Line / Below-the-Line testing to assess rule effectiveness and identify gaps.
• Providing recommendations for tuning and optimization of TM and sanctions screening systems based on data-driven insights.
• Drafting formal reports summarizing findings, methodology, and enhancement recommendations.
• Supporting reconciliation of TM rule coverage with risk assessments and coverage maps.
• Designing and implementing data mapping and reconciliation processes between source systems and client/screening platforms.
• Overseeing the archiving of workpapers and documentation in accordance with regulatory expectations.
• Supporting sanctions screening reviews, risk assessments, and exception tuning exercises.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions that combine analytics, technology, and regulatory expertise.
• Mentoring and supervising a team of technology and analytics professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Enhancing our practice’s market presence with thought leadership, conference/seminar representation and targeted client interaction.
• Partnering with Managing Directors in Kroll’s IDC service line to drive and support business development efforts, including closing new opportunities.

 

Essential Traits:

• Proven ability to lead complex AML analytics and TM optimization projects.
• Strong understanding of AML compliance frameworks, TM systems, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL, Python, R, or similar.
• Familiarity with sanctions screening systems and exception management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal reports.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and mentor junior team members.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Finance, Criminal Justice); advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CAMS) a plus.

 

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. 

 

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