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FTI Consulting Opportunity

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

Are you an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated student who is looking to exercise your entrepreneurial spirit in the workplace? FTI Consulting is looking to invest in your future and the future of FTI Consulting by considering you for a full-time Consultant opportunity upon graduation.

Candidates would jumpstart their career with FTI Consulting between July 2027 September 2027.

Campus Recruiting/Skills Accelerate Program

Skills Accelerate is a multi-year program designed to cross-train recent college graduates on a wide range of skills and client matters across many of FTI Technology's service lines based on client demand. Skills Accelerate is currently hiring two roles:

Technology Consultant

Our technology consultants work with corporations, governments and law firms to meet critical legal and regulatory needs, including investigations, e-discovery, information governance, digital forensics, data privacy, document review consulting as well as project management. Consultants will start by learning a range of skills around data including e-discovery, digital forensics and case management.

Advanced Analytics Researcher

Our advanced analytics researchers work closely with corporate clients and law firms to play a critical role within our Find Facts Fast (FFF) service, conducting investigative fact-finding with advanced analytics to mine large datasets and perform substantive research and analysis to quickly identify case-critical documents and prepare comprehensive summaries and documentation of the material facts, key issues and themes for strategic decision-making. Advanced Analytics Researchers will learn and develop a range of skills in FTI's Find Facts Fast and advanced analytics research, and also around e-discovery and document review consulting.

What You'll Do

As a Consultant, you will become a member of a project team and work closely with our professionals and senior leaders to meet our clients' needs. We strongly recommend you take time to educate yourself on the Technology segment, one of our five business segments, as well as the practice areas within Technology on our Careers Site. While submitting your application, you will have the opportunity to select your practice area and location based on your interests.

The available practices and market locations for this segment are listed below:

Technology (TECH)

• Location(s): Atlanta, Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

Advanced Analytics

• Location(s): Atlanta, Chicago, Irvine, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C.

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 will 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

• Actively pursuing a full-time bachelor's degree or completing a fifth-year master's program with a graduation date between May 2026 August 2027.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as a full-time employee; this position does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI Consulting office(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Major(s):
• Technology: Business, Computer Forensics, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Data Science, Digital Forensics, Economics, Information Technology Management, Management Information Systems, Law, Pre-Law, International Law, Risk Management
• Advanced Analytics: History, Art History, Journalism, Investigative Journalism, Law, Pre-Law, International Law, Library Science, Legal Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Political Science, Research & Analysis/Legal Research, Risk Management

Recruiting Process & Timeline

• Application Process: Apply to your preferred business segment posting (Corporate Finance, Economic Consulting, Technology, Strategic Communications, Forensic & Litigation Consulting). We recommend applying to no more than 2 segment applications.
• Application Timeline: Please note; candidates who apply by the Priority Deadline of August 28 may receive earlier consideration, depending on team hiring timelines.
• Applications Open: July 27
• Priority Deadline: August 28
• Final Deadline: September 18

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: $71,000 Maximum Pay : $78,000

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.