Senior Consultant | Data & Economics | Economic & Financial Consulting in City of Westminster

Our team's advisory work concerns complex and high-profile matters relating to business strategy, government policy and economic regulation. Example projects include:

• Conducting an econometric analysis of the effect of e-cigarette regulations on traditional cigarette smoking rates.
• Modelling the effect of different government tax proposals on a retail business's finances and government tax revenues.
• Providing pro-bono advice to a charity on how to gather data on the likely impact of its charitable work, to inform its application for funding.

Our team's disputes work entails supporting parties, courts and arbiters engaged in high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration, including by preparing expert reports and ultimately providing oral testimony. Example projects include:

• Quantifying the effect of serious fraudulent behaviour conducted by a listed company, to inform a claim by shareholders for damages.
• Quantifying the loss suffered by diesel car owners arising from vehicle emissions being allegedly higher than promised.
• Measuring the causal effect of an allegedly defective network component on broadband customer complaints.
• Designing a statistical sample of allegedly fault products to determine the true extent of faults.

Our work is agnostic to industry or sector, but the common thread is that all these questions require thoughtful and expert analysis to answer, using techniques from economics, statistics, econometrics, finance, and increasingly data science.

As a Senior Consultant, you'll tackle diverse and impactful projects across various industries. Your role will involve:

• Conducting industry, market, and quantitative analysis.
• Delivering individual workstreams within larger projects.
• Designing and implementing research and analysis strategies.
• Overseeing junior consultants and reviewing their work.
• Preparing clear, concise reports and presentations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Scoping complex problems.
• Designing economic, statistical, econometric and data science analyses capable of addressing those problems.
• Identifying data requirements and managing data collection and processing.
• Implementing and supervising analyses using appropriate tools.
• Managing and mentoring junior consultants.
• Preparing PowerPoint slides, memos, and assisting in the preparation of formal reports.
• Presenting analysis results to senior team members and clients.
• Contributing to business development.

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

A genuine interest, ability and experience in applying economics, statistics/econometrics and data science to solve complex, unstructured problems.

A deep understanding of the core principles in economics (especially microeconomics), statistics, and econometrics.

To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written reports, to explain complex analyses in simple, intuitive, and non-technical terms.

Genuine interest in using newer tools (e.g. LLMs) to supplement and refine work product in an appropriate way.

Strong attention to detail.

A first-class or upper second undergraduate degree and a master's degree in economics, statistics, econometrics, computer science or a related quantitative field from a university with a reputation for excellence in these subjects.

At least 4 years post-graduation professional experience in a role that requires the direct application of the above subjects. Examples include roles in economic consulting, advisory or financial services, economic research and policy analysis for a financial institution, industry regulator, regulated firm or think-tank.

Experience with using Python, R, or a similar programming language to implement statistical and econometric analyses and graphical visualisations of these.

Project management/workstream management experience.

Experience of managing and mentoring junior staff.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

An understanding of the basic principles of finance and accounting (especially in relation to valuation).

Experience with SQL for data management and retrieval.

Experience with Stata and MATLAB.

Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or scikit-learn.

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work side by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?