Consultant, Dispute Advisory Services

FTI Consulting•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In FTI Consulting’s Dispute Advisory Services (DAS) segment, we focus on providing expert testimony, litigation consulting, forensic economic, and damages analyses in numerous types of litigated matters, including some of the highest-profile lawsuits of recent years. The Securities, Accounting and Regulatory Enforcement group is a high-performing team that works on litigation and investigative matters to deliver economics-based, quantitative analyses that require expertise in financial economics, and analysis of securities trading and investments. The team employs a range of econometric and statistical tools and techniques. As a Consultant, you will be partnered frequently with subject matter experts, giving the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of clients as well as engage with experts in economics and financial institutions across the FTI organization. The Securities, Accounting and Regulatory Enforcement group routinely assists with litigation and investigations involving: Securities litigation, Trading and investment analyses, Financial regulatory enforcement (SEC, CFTC, FINRA, IRS, banking), Hedge fund and private equity fund disputes, Financial product matters (including crypto, ABS, and derivatives), Valuation, restructuring, and solvency, Commercial disputes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics, or any other quantitative discipline with demonstrated interest in finance and economics
1+ years of finance or economics experience
Strong financial modeling skills using Microsoft Excel and experience with at least one statistical software (Stata, SAS, R)
A general understanding of finance, economics, and valuation principles
Top notch writing and communication skills
Strong analytical skills and exceptional eye for detail and accuracy
Ability to travel to clients and FTI office(s) as needed
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Prior litigation experience

Responsibilities

Apply economic, financial, statistical, and analytical skills to various client situations, specific to client needs.
Perform technical, industry, and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information.
Assist in preparing reports and schedules summarizing findings that will be delivered to clients and other parties.
Maintain detailed analyses reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks.
Perform day-to-day activities in support of litigation consulting projects including interaction with other FTI team members, client personnel, and professionals from other firms involved in the engagement.
Supervise more junior team members’ analyses.