Senior Consultant, Blockchain and Digital Assets – Technology Consulting

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

1d • $115,500 - $152,000

About The Position

FTI Technology’s Blockchain and Digital Assets practice is seeking a Senior Consultant to help deliver complex engagements across blockchain and digital asset sectors. The practice provides services including bankruptcy and restructuring, M&A due diligence, investigations, strategy and innovation, and blockchain as a Service. The consultant will work with FTI teams and clients, communicate detailed analysis, help refine litigation and business strategies, and contribute to custom consulting projects.

The position involves technical investigations, blockchain analytics, fund-flow tracing, data analysis, smart contract and blockchain platform reviews, and support for risk-framework and due-diligence mandates. The consultant will prepare client-ready reports and analytical workpapers, conduct market and regulatory research, and maintain knowledge of blockchain tools, analytics platforms, and emerging protocols. The role also supports client engagement delivery, project management, business development, proposal preparation, practice development, client relationships, budgets, schedules, and timelines. Travel to clients and FTI offices is required.

FTI Consulting supports professional growth through on-the-job learning, self-guided courses and certifications, a dedicated coach, regular coaching sessions, and programs for career milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in consulting, data analytics, business intelligence, investigative research, or a related area.
• Experience in code review.
• Advanced communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, internally and externally.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in blockchain technology, crypto assets, DeFi, CeFi, or NFTs.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills.
• Curiosity, thoughtful questioning, careful listening, and an eagerness to begin problem-solving.
• Hard-working, thoughtful, collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook and confidence.
• Ability to adapt quickly to multiple or evolving tasks and reprioritized deadlines.
• Motivation, eagerness to learn, willingness to travel, and ability to motivate others.
• Ability to use technology to solve complex problems.
• Relevant digital assets experience, or a deep personal interest in learning about blockchain technology and the digital asset industry.
• Programming skills such as Python, R, SQL, Solidity, Go, or Rust.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, including the ability to create status, official, and forensic reports and explain complex blockchain and digital asset topics clearly.
• Experience contributing to high-performing teams in an accelerated growth environment.
• Well-developed analytical skills and ability to clarify complex issues and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Blockchain forensics experience, including CipherTrace, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical investigations, including blockchain analytics, fund-flow tracing, and data analysis.
• Review smart contracts and blockchain platforms.
• Support delivery of risk-framework and due-diligence mandates with quality-controlled outputs.
• Prepare client-ready reports, expert summaries, and analytical workpapers.
• Conduct market and regulatory research for pitches and proposals.
• Maintain and build knowledge of blockchain tools, analytics platforms, and emerging protocols.
• Support proposal writing and business development materials.
• Support client engagement teams in delivering professional services, investigative services, and expert reports.
• Translate client requirements into formal agreements, establish solutions and workflows, and lead efforts through client acceptance of results.
• Assist in developing clients’ blockchain and digital asset solutions, consulting projects, and project management.
• Contribute to cost estimation, budget adherence, schedule creation, timeline management, and other deliverables.
• Contribute to thought leadership, go-to-market strategies, sales efforts, and practice development activities.
• Support business development initiatives, including expanding client relationships.
• Provide project management and support to team leads and clients.
• Deliver daily project engagement updates to team leads.
• Respond to client requests and set clear expectations with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Professional development programs and opportunities.
• On-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications.
• A dedicated coach who provides mentoring, guidance, and support through regular coaching sessions.
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior