Private Equity Cyber Risk MD: Growth & Value Leader

Kroll; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Managing Director to grow its Cybersecurity Advisory practice for the Private Equity sector in New York. You will drive growth, build trusted PE relationships, and deliver strategic cybersecurity advisory to enhance investment outcomes and enterprise value.

The role combines business development, client leadership, thought leadership, and practice management with a focus on cyber risk assessment, governance, and mature security programs across PE portfolios.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity consulting, advisory services, risk management, or related fields.
• 7+ years serving private equity firms, investment organizations, or PE-backed portfolio companies.
• Established network within private equity firms, operating partner communities, investment bankers, and PE-backed portfolio companies.
• Experience at a leading consulting firm, cybersecurity advisory practice, Big Four firm, or specialized PE advisory organization.
• Demonstrated success generating and managing a significant consulting revenue portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Cybersecurity Advisory practice for the Private Equity sector.
• Develop trusted relationships with PE sponsors and portfolio company executives.
• Originate, qualify, and close new advisory engagements across the PE lifecycle.
• Serve as executive sponsor for strategic client relationships and key accounts.
• Achieve revenue, profitability, and growth objectives for the practice.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell broader risk, technology, operational, and value creation advisory services.
• Lead cybersecurity diligence engagements for buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Advise investors on cyber risks impacting valuation, deal structure, integration, or post-close investments.
• Assess cybersecurity maturity, regulatory exposure, technology risks, and operational resilience of targets.
• Deliver actionable recommendations for informed investment decisions and accelerated value creation.
• Partner with PE sponsors and portfolio company leaders to develop cyber transformation roadmaps.
• Design and oversee cybersecurity improvement programs to support growth and exit readiness.
• Guide executives on cyber governance, third-party risk, incident response, cloud security, identity management, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise boards on cybersecurity strategy and enterprise risk.
• Build and mentor a team of cybersecurity consultants and engagement leads.
• Establish methodologies, service offerings, and delivery standards.
• Drive recruitment, talent development, and succession planning.
• Contribute to firm strategy as a senior leadership member.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences and PE events, publishing insights on cyber risk trends.
• Develop market-facing content to strengthen brand and market presence.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Risk management

Executive leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Cybersecurity due diligence

Consulting revenue leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security / CS / engineering

Job description

Kroll is seeking a Managing Director to grow its Cybersecurity Advisory practice for the Private Equity sector in New York. You will drive growth, build trusted PE relationships, and deliver strategic cybersecurity advisory to enhance investment outcomes and enterprise value.

The role combines business development, client leadership, thought leadership, and practice management with a focus on cyber risk assessment, governance, and mature security programs across PE portfolios.