Director of Artificial Intelligence, AI Strategy
Job Summary
Role Overview
At Kroll our purpose is to bring clarity to complexity. As Director of Artificial Intelligence you will shape and accelerate Krolls enterprise AI journey building the foundation for scalable responsible and business-aligned AI capabilities.
You will partner across Krolls business lines to translate emerging AI technologies into measurable business and client outcomes. This role will be a critical participant in defining and operationalizing Krolls AI strategy and establishing technical standards and driving innovation that enhances insight and efficiency.
Strategic Technical Leadership
Collaborate on defining and executing Krolls AI Technology vision strategy and roadmap to deliver measurable business and client value in coordination with internal stakeholders across the business
Advise on AI trends emerging technologies and market dynamics partnering with AI business champion
Continuously evaluate new AI tools models and vendors for strategic fit scalability and ROI potential in partnership with business champions and AI leader.
Act as the champion responsible for ethical AI and delivery the reflects high integrity.
Architecture and Governance
Define architectural principles and operating standards for scalable secure and ethical AI deployment.
Lead the evaluation design and implementation of optimal cloud and on-premise architectures to support Krolls expanding portfolio of AI-driven internal and client solutions.
Implement model lifecycle management practices from experimentation to monitoring and auditability.
Collaborate with Infosec Legal Risk Compliance and Privacy to establish enterprise-wide AI governance for transparency accountability and regulatory compliance.
Define and review model lifecycle management practices from experimentation to monitoring and auditability.
Technology and Engineering
Provide recommendations and insights on AI/ML technologies data architecture and cloud ecosystems.
Guide teams in developing deploying and operationalizing AI models at scale including generative AI and LLM applications.
Ensure alignment between research engineering and infrastructure teams to enable sustainable AI delivery.
Translate business to technical requirements for R&D efforts focused on applied AI use cases model evaluation and emerging capabilities.
Develop implement and manage an AI sandbox for experimentation and evaluation of new vendor and model capabilities.
Program and Delivery Management
Partner with the AI strategy office to prioritize execute and scale AI initiatives across business units.
Translate strategic goals into actionable programs spanning generative AI automation and advanced analytics
Develop delivery frameworks to accelerate experimentation and productionization of AI solutions aligned to Kroll priorities.
Establish KPIs and reporting structures to measure adoption value creation and risk mitigation.
People and Capability Development
Build and lead a multidisciplinary AI team encompassing data science engineering architecture and change management
Collaborate with relevant internal champions ( Communications) to launch firmwide AI fluency programs and internal communities of practice to strengthen adoption and innovation.
Partner with HR and business leaders to embed AI literacy across all levels of the organization through best-in-class learning and enablement initiatives.
Foster a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous learning aligned with Krolls value excellence ambition courage integrity and inclusion.
External and Client Engagement
Represent Kroll as a thought leader in AI ethics governance and innovation.
Partner with AI leadership and business champions to co-create AI-powered solutions that strengthen insight speed and decision-making.
Cultivate strategic alliances with hyperscalers AI labs and ecosystem partners to accelerate innovation.
Qualifications and Experience
12 years of progressive leadership experience in data analytics or AI within a complex global organization (preferably in professional or financial services).
Demonstrated success in developing and operationalizing enterprise implementation of AI tooling and models.
Deep understanding of modern AI/ML technologies generative AI and data architecture across cloud environments.
Proven ability to translate AI R&D into production-grade value-creating capabilities.
Track record of program management with multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of AI ethics regulatory considerations and responsible AI practices.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge business and technical domains.
Advanced degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science or equivalent experience preferred.
Skills Required
Experience with LLMs (ChatGPT Claude CoPilot Gemini Llama etc.)
Fine-tuning prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Large-scale model training
Neural network design (CNNs RNNs Transformers)
Text classification embeddings sentiment analysis
Strong foundation in Python plus secondary languages (Java/Scala C Go Rust etc.)
API development (FastAPI Flask)
Version control (Git/GitHub)
Unit testing code optimization and scalability
Key Attributes
Purpose-Driven AI Builder: actively use and experiment with AI tools translating emerging capabilities into practical solutions that serve clients responsibly and with integrity
Strategic Execution-Oriented Operator:ability to balance long-term vision with disciplined execution prioritize what matters and deliver measurable impact in fast-moving ambiguous environments.
Curious Systems Thinker:desire to go beyond the news cycle to deeply understand the AI landscape connecting business needs to technical capabilities and identifying where AI creates real advantage.
Collaborative Enterprise Leader: demonstrated ability to build strong trust-based relationships across functions levels and geographies leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation and inclusive outcomes.
Client-Centric & Governance-Minded:ability to balance innovation with accountability embedding security privacy and governance into AI solutions to deliver high-integrity results for clients.
Why Kroll
Kroll helps clients navigate risk unlock opportunity and deliver trusted insights that drive confident decisions. As our Director of Artificial Intelligence you will define how AI enhances the precision speed and depth of those insights.
This is a foundational role shaping the frameworks capabilities and culture that make responsible AI a competitive advantage. Join us to lead with purpose build with clarity and deliver impact at the intersection of technology trust and human expertise.
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About Company
Kroll’s Restructuring Administration practice, formerly Prime Clerk, offers end-to-end restructuring administration services with unrivaled experts and technology. Read more.