FTI Consulting, McLean, Hybrid, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn FTI Consulting, McLean, Hybrid, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Manager, FP&A

  • Supports global budgeting and forecasting, analyzes business projections, and provides insights for executive decision-making

  • Develops monthly management reports, analyzes financial results, and tracks key performance indicators for executive and board presentations

  • Liaises with various departments, assists in investor relations, and conducts ad-hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives


About the Company

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.

About the Job

FTI Consulting is looking for a mission-focused, strategic and process-minded Manager to help with the company’s global financial planning and analysis function. This individual will report to the Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis. The manager should be team oriented, have a strong ability to understand, analyze and evaluate businesses within a variety of industries, and have a willingness to work with individuals across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Support the coordination and review of company-wide annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including preparing presentations for Executive Management and Board of Directors which:

    • Assess business projections for reasonableness

    • Provide and assess risks and opportunities

    • Provide analysis for management decision making

  • Analyze corporate and business operating results monthly and develop appropriate commentary for different audiences. Work closely with segment/regional/industry finance leads to understand business drivers, issues and opportunities

  • Support the production of monthly management reports for Executive Management and the Board of Directors, including financial information, key metrics, and variance analysis

  • Assist in the development, consistent definition and tracking of key financial and operational performance indicators

  • Coordinate the development of Segment MD&A analysis for external reporting needs

  • Assist in the development of quarterly press release, script and supporting business performance slides/metrics, including reporting packages for analyst call and investor conferences

  • Assist in development of Executive level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, Forecasts and Budgets etc.

  • Help support the Investor Relations function, including preparation of investor presentations, dissemination of externally communicated information, etc.

  • Assist in developing key insights through meaningful adhoc analysis as requested

  • Act as liaison to Segment/Regional finance leads, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax and Executive Management in support of information requests

  • Participate in special projects, as needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field

    • MBA

    • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, with experience in Executive-level presentations and Executive support

    • 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

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Professional services background

    • Exposure to US GAAP accounting and external reporting processes (10K’s, 10Q’s, etc.)

    • Experienced user of financial systems, TM1, Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, database or other reporting writing tools

    • Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerPivot etc.)

    • Experience with data visualization and analytics software, such as Tableau or Microsoft Power BI

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Director, Crisis Comms

  • Develops and executes communication strategies for diverse client crises, litigation, and sensitive corporate matters

  • Serves as primary client contact, manages projects, and delivers real-time guidance, ensuring objectives and deadlines are met

  • Mentors junior talent, contributes to new business proposals, and manages project profitability within a fast-paced environment


About the Company

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.

About the Job

As a Director on the Crisis & Litigation Communications team, you will take an active role in developing and managing communications strategies for clients to a variety of matters, including crises, crisis preparedness, sensitive corporate announcements, operational incidents, government investigations and litigation support, among other sensitive, sometimes urgent situations. A successful Director will be comfortable acting with autonomy when it comes to leading client accounts whilst easily assimilating into larger account teams as well. This role requires excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, it requires knowledge of and interest in media, legal and financial issues, as well as a willingness to learn, the ability to be agile in a fast-paced environment, and a team-first attitude. The Director must have experience managing and mentoring junior talent, with the ability to provide meaningful feedback and coaching. A Director will also positively contribute to team culture and be a listening ear, an encourager, a role model, and an advocate for early career professionals.

Responsibilities

  • The Director serves as a project manager and client counselor, supporting client engagements that span a variety of Crisis & Litigation Communications disciplines. As a Director, you will manage the development and execution of multi-faceted crisis communications programs, and serve as a dependable leader and mentor. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

    • Manage multiple client projects and workstreams, including coordinating project rollouts and ensuring objectives are achieved and deadlines are met

    • Develop strategic proposals and communications plans for clients and new business prospects

    • Serve as a primary client contact, representing the team in client meetings, conference calls

    • Provide real-time client guidance virtually or in person with the client

    • Draft client materials (or review junior team deliverables where appropriate), including communications for key stakeholders, FAQs and media statements, among others

    • Plan for likely outcomes and develop corresponding communications strategies

    • Anticipate client and team needs, concerns or potentially difficult situations, working proactively with senior leaders to address them

    • Manage utilization and staffing on multiple projects and accounts

    • Actively participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations

    • Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for outcomes and to assist others when needed

    • Foster talent management and the mentoring of junior team members

    • Embody behaviors consistent with FTI’s values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

    • Manage profitability and utilization on multiple projects and accounts

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or related business field

    • 5+ years of relevant professional experience in crisis communications, issues management, litigation and/or corporate communications

    • Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients and other team members

    • Track record of managing communications with multiple stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, media, etc.) during a crisis events and developing strategic communications plans

    • Excellent organizational, written and verbal presentation skills

    • Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a service-oriented attitude

    • Expert in Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams)

    • Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)

    • Flexible work hours as needed to meet urgent crisis and client demands

    • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving team environment, with proven ability to manage both up and down to more senior and junior colleagues, alike

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ability to advise and secure confidence of senior communications and C-level client contacts, as well as other outside legal and financial advisors

    • Proven project management track record and comfort managing and working with staff at all levels

    • Prior client service, consulting or agency experience

    • Prior media relations experience, including developing and executing media strategies intended to mitigate or balance negative coverage, as well as raise awareness

    • Proven track record in crisis preparedness, including assessing clients’ state of readiness and potential risks, designing crisis management plans and crisis communications strategies, and conducting crisis tabletop and simulation exercises is

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FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Advanced Andrew DeZarn

Director, Economic Consulting

  • Oversees research & analysis, develops valuation & risk management solutions, and provides expert advice to clients on a range of transactional & advisory matters

  • Prepares high-quality reports, presentations, and articles that clearly communicate complex information & insights to clients and stakeholders

  • Supports business development, coordinates team logistics, and mentors junior staff to contribute to the growth and success of the practice


About the Company

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice advises clients across securities, commodities and derivatives on a wide range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters. We provide clients with innovative, analytical and strategic solutions at critical times.

We combine deep industry knowledge and academic rigor. Our team is made of true experts who have contributed to the theory, written seminal books on derivatives, traded global markets across asset classes, built and managed leading trading businesses in major financial institutions and advised on high- profile transactions and litigation in global capital markets and commodity trading groups. Our quantitative and trading expertise across asset classes, proprietary analytics and risk management technologies gives us an unparalleled ability to support clients in complex advisory engagements and litigation matters that related to securities, commodities and derivatives.

Our work includes independent expertise and testimony in disputes, litigation, arbitration, complex valuation matters including structured derivatives and customized business valuation, transactions (e.g. M&A) and restructuring advisory, risk management, derivatives hedging advisory, business transformation, integrated due diligence, independent business review and quantitative solutions. Our clients are broker dealers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity firms, crypto firms, regulators, legislators, brokers, commodity traders, energy companies (including upstream, midstream and downstream operators), and mining and metal processing firms.

About the Job

The role involves supporting the senior team with writing articles, preparing proposals, preparing presentations for new opportunities, performing research, collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation, providing risk management solutions and developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues by bringing industry insight and experiences. 

Responsibilities

  • Directors are responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Directors are centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports. They are expected to be able to take responsibility for research and other gathering of information; carrying out quantitative, industry and marketing analysis; and report their findings in a clear, concise and structured way. The role will also involve: 

    • Developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, by bringing insight and experiences

    • Summarizing the results of work for presentations and reports

    • Supporting the senior team with writing articles and preparing presentations

    • Coordinating team logistics, including marketing, billing, recruiting, and other logistics performing research and collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation and risk management solutions

    • Directors are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI, with a focus on financial, commodity, and energy markets 

    • Directors are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI, with a focus on financial, commodity and energy markets

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • MS/MSc, PhD in a quantitative discipline (finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or MBA (if preceded by undergraduate degree in STEM field)

    • 4+ years of post-graduate professional experience in economic consulting, trading firms, or other financial institutions

    • Strong working knowledge and experience with Excel; Proficiency in MS Office

    • Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively, verbally and in writing

    • Capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability

    • Ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues

    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines whilst having to rely on inputs provided by others 

    • Willingness to occasionally travel for both short and long-term client engagements 

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodities, energy)

    • Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations

    • Experience with Python and/or VBA

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FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Early career Andrew DeZarn FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Early career Andrew DeZarn

Economic Consultant

  • Performs research, implements proprietary valuation & risk management solutions, and develops practical solutions to address client challenges

  • Prepares comprehensive reports, presentations, and articles to effectively communicate findings and insights to clients

  • Supports the senior team with business development, including writing proposals and presentations for new opportunities, while collaborating effectively across the Org


About the Company

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice advises clients across securities, commodities and derivatives on a wide range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters. We provide clients with innovative, analytical and strategic solutions at critical times.

We combine deep industry knowledge and academic rigor. Our team is made of true experts who have contributed to the theory, written seminal books on derivatives, traded global markets across asset classes, built and managed leading trading businesses in major financial institutions and advised on high- profile transactions and litigation in global capital markets and commodity trading groups. Our quantitative and trading expertise across asset classes, proprietary analytics and risk management technologies gives us an unparalleled ability to support clients in complex advisory engagements and litigation matters that related to securities, commodities and derivatives.

Our work includes independent expertise and testimony in disputes, litigation, arbitration, complex valuation matters including structured derivatives and customized business valuation, transactions (e.g. M&A) and restructuring advisory, risk management, derivatives hedging advisory, business transformation, integrated due diligence, independent business review and quantitative solutions. Our clients are broker dealers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity firms, crypto firms, regulators, legislators, brokers, commodity traders, energy companies (including upstream, midstream and downstream operators), and mining and metal processing firms.

About the Job

The role involves supporting the senior team with writing articles, preparing proposals, preparing presentations for new opportunities, performing research, collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation, providing risk management solutions and developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues by bringing industry insight and experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Consultants are responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Consultants are centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports. They are expected to be able to take responsibility for research and other gathering of information; carrying out quantitative, industry and marketing analysis; and report their findings in a clear, concise and structured way. The role will also involve:

    • Developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, by brining insight and experiences

    • Summarizing the results of work for presentations and for reports

    • Supporting the senior team with writing articles and preparing presentations

    • Coordinating team logistics, including marketing, billing, recruiting, and other logistics performing research and collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation and risk management solutions

    • Consultants are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI, with a focus on financial, commodity and energy markets

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (economics, mathematics, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, etc.)

    • 2+ years of professional experience in economic consulting, trading firms, or other financial institutions

    • Strong working knowledge and experience with Excel; Proficiency in MS office

    • Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively, verbally, and in writing

    • Capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability

    • Ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues

    • Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously, meeting deadlines whilst having to rely on inputs provided by others

    • Willingness to occasionally travel for both short and long-term client engagements

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodities, energy)

    • Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations

    • Experience with Python and/or VBA

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FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn FTI Consulting, New York, On-site, Mid-level Andrew DeZarn

Sr. Economic Consultant

  • Performs research, implements proprietary valuation & risk management solutions, and develops practical solutions to address client challenges

  • Prepares comprehensive reports, presentations, and articles to effectively communicate findings and insights to clients

  • Supports the senior team with business development, including writing proposals and presentations for new opportunities, while collaborating effectively across the Org


About the Company

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

The Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice advises clients across securities, commodities and derivatives on a wide range of transactional, advisory and contentious matters. We provide clients with innovative, analytical and strategic solutions at critical times.

We combine deep industry knowledge and academic rigor. Our team is made of true experts who have contributed to the theory, written seminal books on derivatives, traded global markets across asset classes, built and managed leading trading businesses in major financial institutions and advised on high- profile transactions and litigation in global capital markets and commodity trading groups. Our quantitative and trading expertise across asset classes, proprietary analytics and risk management technologies gives us an unparalleled ability to support clients in complex advisory engagements and litigation matters that related to securities, commodities and derivatives.

Our work includes independent expertise and testimony in disputes, litigation, arbitration, complex valuation matters including structured derivatives and customized business valuation, transactions (e.g. M&A) and restructuring advisory, risk management, derivatives hedging advisory, business transformation, integrated due diligence, independent business review and quantitative solutions. Our clients are broker dealers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity firms, crypto firms, regulators, legislators, brokers, commodity traders, energy companies (including upstream, midstream and downstream operators), and mining and metal processing firms.

About the Job

The role involves supporting the senior team with writing articles, preparing proposals, preparing presentations for new opportunities, performing research, collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation, providing risk management solutions and developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues by bringing industry insight and experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Senior Consultants are responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Senior Consultants are centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports. They are expected to be able to take responsibility for research and other gathering of information; carrying out quantitative, industry and marketing analysis; and report their findings in a clear, concise and structured way. The role will also involve:

    • performing research and collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation and risk management solutions

    • supporting the senior team with writing article and preparing presentations for new opportunities

    • summarizing the results of work for presentations and for reports

    • developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, by bringing insight and experiences

    • Senior Consultants are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI, with a focus on financial, commodity and energy markets

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • MS/MSc, PhD in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, physics, engineering, quantitative finance etc.)

    • Strong working knowledge and experience with Python required

    • 1+ years in trading, quantitative finance, derivative valuation or risk management roles in a broker-dealer, bank, an asset manager or an energy/commodity trader

    • Work experience in an advisory capacity (e.g., risk-management, derivatives transactions advisory) and prior experience at delivering projects in a contentious context (litigation, arbitration, investigations or disputes) or in an advisory context (e.g., risk-management, transactions advisory) are considered a plus

    • Travel required to clients and FTI office(s)

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively, verbally and in writing

    • Good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodities, energy)

    • Capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability

    • Ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues

    • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines whilst having to rely on inputs provided by others 

    • Proficiency in MS Office

    • Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations is considered an advantage

    • Alignment with our firm's values of integrity, creativity, achievement, respect and empathy

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