Consultant, Financial Services | Corporate Finance

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.

In our FTI EMEA Financial Services practice, we support clients at times of crisis and transformation. We determine the direction of the company at critical moments, for example when they need to tackle high-stakes risk, performance issues, restructuring challenges and growth opportunities. The Consultant will be part of the FTI Corporate Finance EMEA Financial Services practice, and we are looking for talent across London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt/Munich. The Consultant will assist with the execution of client projects, working closely with clients and FTI Consulting teams. Your client base will include banks and their supervisors but also asset managers/owners, private markets, payments, fintech, sovereign wealth and development funds.

What You’ll Do

• Business transformation and efficiency, including large-scale transformations, cost efficiency, target operating model, etc.
• Balance sheet and restructuring, including capital/liquidity/funding, portfolio & entity level restructurings
• Risk and regulation, including at the intersection of transformation, financial crime, financial risks, geopolitical risks, etc.
• Data, technology and AI transformation
• Transaction advisory, including due diligence and value creation at both entity and portfolio level
• Event-driven crises impacting the financial services ecosystem, such as fraud, cyber incidents, hostile takeovers or regulatory intervention to name a few

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include

• Help structure and lead a project workstream to ensure critical project deadlines are met
• Work side by side with clients
• Work as a close-knit team to ensure the best outcome for our clients is achieved
• Analyze client and market data to uncover unique insights, and turn these insights into recommendations and actionable plans
• Conduct operational and financial analyses to identify strengths and pain points
• Translate recommendations into digestible storylines that can be presented to C-suite

How You’ll Grow

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.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Excellent problem solving capabilities and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze complex information to aid decision-making
• Ability to take initiative, initiate and complete tasks efficiently and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both written and verbally
• Excellent Excel financial modeling skills, coding capabilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team with a collaborative approach and outstanding listening skills
• Ability and curiosity to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) both nationally and internationally as needed

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, engineering or finance (or equivalent)
• Experience as a Consultant/Senior Consultant at a Tier 1 consulting firm or a financial services institution
• Experience in or affinity with financial services or the financial services ecosystem (e.g., banks, regulators, fintech)

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.