Manager, Strategy and Operations | Forensic and Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

49d•$99,500 - $170,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to be in the center of supporting the significant growth and transformation of the Financial Services (FS) practice within the Forensic and Litigation Consulting (FLC) segment of FTI. FS has built a strong reputation for delivering regulatory issue response and remediation consulting services, and is looking for top performers at various levels to join the team. The FS Strategy & Operations team directly supports the FS Product Leader and the FS practice leadership team on a number of strategic and change initiatives across the practice, particularly in the development & maintenance of the infrastructure, tools & systems needed to scale the business & sustain growth, consistency & quality, including: Defining the practice-wide strategy across the portfolio of FS services Identifying and driving organic growth opportunities within the FS practice and across FTI segments Supporting business development activity Instilling world-class client service and marketing capabilities You will be part of a team that is focused on helping FS with its most pressing revenue and business process challenges, and you will play a critical role in enabling a rapid, strategically important scale-up of the business at a pivotal point in its growth trajectory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience
2+ experience in consulting or a professional services environment
Strong quantitative skills to supervise data analysis, interpret output and generate insights
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Ability to travel to FTI office(s) up to 25%; Hybrid

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, e.g. MBA
5+ experience in consulting or a professional services environment
Prior experience managing business strategy projects in complex environments
Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
Experience with data visualization tools such as ThinkCell and Tableau or related programs
Experience with project planning and project management tools such as SmartSheet or Asana

Responsibilities

Function as a Team Leader leading project teams through various engagements
Apply the discipline, methodologies and frameworks of targeting operating model, business process reengineering and infrastructure rationalization to strategy, design and operational improvement initiatives
Work cross functionally across marketing, sales, service and finance to deliver improvement to FS's strategic planning & sales enablement operational infrastructure
Ably manage projects from beginning to end with minimal supervision; take responsibility for initiatives within the FS practice
Coach and mentor junior colleagues providing clear and helpful on-the-job feedback and supporting a 360-feedback process enabling other members of the team to maximize individual and team potential
Proactively lead the development of solutions to problems through management consultations, data analysis, team meetings, and other applicable strategies
Manage and conduct objective research on current market trends, client competitors, project/staff management, financial performance, key operating indicators, and other related topics to support critical analyses
Clearly summarize gathered data and facts, confidently communicate/present findings to members of senior management as needed, develop action plans with clear accountability, and PMO change efforts to improve the business
Write in compelling ways in both vertical and horizontal written formats; be creative in conveying ideas and data on the page
Have a high tolerance for ambiguity; deal well with unexpected or adverse situations
Strive for high-quality deliverables; drive projects to achieve maximum impact for the team and the firm
Understand how his/her own work fits into the broader business context

Benefits

Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support.
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation