Business Consultant, Financial Advisory

Chicago, IL, United States

We are looking for a Business Consultant to join our Management Team to support the variety of organization, analytical, and managerial needs to manage a large business with thousands of employees and $1.8b of combined Revenue. As a Business Consultant you will work alongside the executive leaders of the Financial Advisory Business Unit to manage Special Projects, Key Initiatives, and evolving priorities of Kroll’s leadership team.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Business Analytics and Finance

Review, audit, support business segment financial performance, service line budgets, forecasts, etc.

Bespoke analytics and financial analysis to pressure test investment opportunities and develop projections on material initiatives

Ability to operate in highly confidential and critical business demands (e.g. compensation strategy and acquisitions)

Sales, Marketing, and Business Development

Help drive connectivity of overall BU Strategy to Marketing strategy

Communications, Project Management Office, and BU Operations

Support monthly and quarterly business reviews as well as Board Meetings to ensure preparation, clarity of message, and alignment across leadership

Support operating meeting cadence of BU Presidents to help prioritize key meetings, needs, and initiatives each week

Support data analysis on staffing, hiring, utilization, and more

Human Capital and Recruiting

Develop reasonable and transparent KPIs like revenue per MD, revenue per CSP and goals for improvement

Work alongside Workforce Shaping team to support long-term team planning and hiring needs

Bespoke recruiting support, specifically for MD candidates where BU Presidents are involved

Strategy and Growth

Maintain and update broader strategy documentation

Assist in review and maintenance of compensation frameworks and updates to drive growth and profitability

Work with Corporate Development team when acquisition opportunities arise

You have a demonstrated track record of superior academic and work performance; demonstrated commitment to outstanding results

You have a minimum of 3 years work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or related industries. Understanding of the pace, expectations, working environment, and cadence of a large professional services organization

You have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Management (with a concentration in Finance) or Economics from an Accredited University or College or a minimum of 1 year of financially focused work experience (investment banking experience preferred)

You demonstrate an understanding of financial statement analysis, the merger & acquisition process, and company valuation techniques (discounted cash flow analysis, public company multiples, transaction multiples)

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and deliver board level documentation on business updates, initiatives, and more

You have experience working with diverse teams

You have the ability to master new tasks quickly, prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment

You have demonstrated leadership experience and strong personal integrity

You are proficiency in Microsoft Office, with focus on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

You have strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

You have flexibility to travel, as needed

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.

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