Director – Financial Services

Who We Are

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.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role 

FTI Consulting’s Financial Services team focuses on advising clients to mitigate risk across all stages of business cycles, as well as within an evolving operational, competitive, and regulatory landscape. FTI experts’ partner with clients to manage risk, improve financial and operational performance, ensure compliance, respond to regulatory inquiries, address enforcement actions and litigation risks, and optimize the use of assets to protect and enhance enterprise value. We help clients navigate a regulatory investigation or inquiry and achieve the overall risk profile they need to power their organization forward. 

We are involved in complex, global, and high-profile litigation, arbitration, investigations, and compliance program remediations combining end-to-end consultative advisory, remediation efforts, and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

At the Director level, professionals are expected to have working foundational expertise in at least one core pillar within the Financial Services practice, while supporting a strong working knowledge across adjacent service offerings, providing analysis and supporting the broader practice on engagements as needed.

What You’ll Do 

In this role, you will work on a variety of global engagements to:  

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (CEO, COO, CFO, CRO, CCO, BSA Officer, Head of Financial Crime, business leaders, and regulators) by offering strategic guidance on, but not limited to, program design, remediation, and/ or business transformation.

• Participate in engagements spanning risk assessments, regulatory and compliance reviews, policy and training development, internal investigations, and independent testing; all depending on the specific needs of the engagement.

• Help lead client pursuits by shaping solutions in drafting proposals, contributing to pricing strategies, and supporting go-to-market initiatives.

• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities across FTI service lines, including but not limited to (e.g., Investigations, Data & Analytics, Corporate Finance, etc.).

• Lead end-to-end production of thought leadership pieces, including white papers, annual reports, and research-driven articles, from initial concept through to multi-channel distribution.

• Produce high-quality work outputs within set timelines and budget parameters. This includes assisting in drafting written analyses, supporting the preparation of reports, and contributing to client presentations and basic quantitative exhibits that summarize the project scope, approach, and key findings.

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 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or in a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in financial services.

• Ability to connect AI developments, market trends, and business strategies to identify client opportunities, manage risk, and guide AI-enabled project delivery.

• 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 

• Master’s Degree in either Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Statistics or in a related field.

• Recognized expertise in at least one financial service subject matter area.

• Experience navigating both sides of the industry; having deep institutional knowledge gained from in-house roles and financial services consulting.

• Extensive expertise in regulatory engagements across one or more financial services domains, such as AML, Sanctions, Fraud, Credit Risk, or Regulations across diverse financial sectors, including Consumer, Wholesale, Corporate and Investment, Payments, and Private Wealth Management.

• Prior consulting experience within the Financial Services industry, demonstrating the ability to advise clients across complex regulatory and business challenges.

• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and coordinating policies, standards, procedures, training, and annual reviews for clients.
• Desire to work towards CFE, CAMS, CRCM, CPA, CFA, FRM or other relevant professional designations.

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.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $91,000

Maximum Pay: $278,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.

Supporting your total wellbeing is a year-round commitment at FTI. We provide a market-competitive benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, family support, and financial protection benefits.