Kroll is a global leader in Risk and Financial Advisory services, operating at the intersection of data, technology, and complex decision-making. We are seeking a high-performing Data Architect to help build and scale the data infrastructure that powers analytics, automation, and AI across the firm. This role is for candidates who want real engineering responsibility, not shadow work. You will design and implement production-grade data pipelines, work with cloud-native tooling, and partner with senior engineers and data scientists on systems that matter.
At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and build organizational data infrastructure/architecture
Partner with business leaders and domain owners to translate strategic priorities into data architecture capabilities
Provide insights into the changing database/datalake storage and utilization requirements for the company and offer suggestions for solutions
Establish standards for data platforms, integrations, analytics, and AI enablement
Analyze database/datalake implementation methods to make sure they are in line with company policies and any external regulations that may apply
Assist with organizational decisions on data infrastructure and architecture on an ongoing basis and make decisions on data strategy
Act as a trusted advisor on how data architecture enables revenue, efficiency and risk reduction, and advise leadership on data investment decisions
Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions
Apply architectural principles, product-specific guidelines, security standards, usability design standards, as appropriate
Influence decision-making across multiple stakeholders and guide engineering teams in resolving complex technical challenges
Drive expansion of analytics and AI services by embedding scalable design patterns into every engagement
Contribute thought leadership, reusable assets, and frameworks to scale across the Data & AI practice
REQUIREMENTS:
3+ years of experience in data platform architecture, analytics, or AI/ML
Experience translating business requirements into technical design documents
Experience architecting and securing big data solutions
Experience with Azure
Experience with Python and SQL
Understanding of data movement and ETL
Understanding of data governance and metadata tools
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with an international team
DESIRED SKILLS:
Experience building data lakes
Experience building data products
Team leadership and stakeholder management
Understanding of Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Functions
Strategic thinker and strong execution orientation
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and data quality
WHY THIS ROLE?
Work on real systems in production, not toy problems
Learn how enterprise-scale data platforms are designed, operated, and evolved
Direct mentorship from senior engineers and data leaders
Meaningful impact on firm-wide analytics and automation initiatives
A high-bar engineering environment focused on quality, scale, and long-term thinking
About Kroll
In a world of disruption and increasingly complex business challenges, our professionals bring truth into focus with the Kroll Lens. Our sharp analytical skills, paired with the latest technology, allow us to give our clients clarity, not just answering all areas of business. We value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that enable us to think globally. As part of One team, One Kroll, you’ll contribute to a supportive and collaborative work environment that empowers you to excel.
Kroll is the premier global valuation and corporate finance advisor with expertise in complex valuation, disputes and investigations, M&A, restructuring, and compliance and regulatory consulting. Our professionals balance analytical skills, deep market insight and independence to help our clients make sound decisions. As an organization, we think globally and encourage our people to do the same.
Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit.
In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com
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