Consultant | Technology | Shanghai

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

Our Forensic Technology team in China works with corporations, governments and law firms to meet with legal, regulatory and investigative demands by leveraging our skills to enable our clients to more confidently govern, secure, find, analyze and rapidly understand their data in the context of compliance and risk.  

This Consultant position is a part of FTI Consulting’s Technology team based in Shanghai, China. Our Technology team delivers a large portfolio of services relating to the identification, preservation, processing, analysis and review of electronically stored information in connection with litigation, regulatory, or internal investigation matters.

We are growing rapidly across Asia and are looking to hire more high caliber people to add to the team in Shanghai.  As part of the Shanghai based team, you will be cross-trained in various forensic technology and e-discovery skills and will assist on all phases of our projects.  In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate with our global network of member firms and work alongside diverse teams across Asia and beyond.

What You’ll Do:

Your primary responsibility is to be part of a cross-functional team that manages all areas related to the collection, migration, processing, analysis, conversion, quality assurance, tracking, and management of client data.

You will need to:

• Liaise with clients and project managers regarding client requests and manage expectations

• Plan and execute electronic evidence collection exercises, on-site at client premises in the PRC and abroad.

• Utilise industry standard and bespoke software to access, extract and cull data from electronic evidence sources.

• Accountable for day-to-day data processing, conversion, analysis, quality control, import, and other specialized tasks including interaction with other consultants, supervisors, and client personnel.

• Liaise with other teams and manage expectations on client requests.

• Meet client deadlines, including working out of business hours, and out of the PRC when necessary.

• Conduct internal training sessions to consultants.

• Involve yourself in providing product enhancement feedback and coordinating the deployment of tools and processes to the wider Asia team.

• Co-ordinate closely with colleagues within and across teams to manage the delivery of client requirements.

• Be customer-service-oriented to meet client deadlines, including working out of business hours when necessary.

• Travel as required to ensure effective management of case activities. (Minimal notice possible).

How You’ll Grow

• You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of projects, helping clients navigate complex challenges and implement effective solutions.

• We’re committed to continuous learning and professional growth through on-the-job training and self-paced development programs. Our milestones framework and internal courses are designed to equip and empower you for future roles.

• You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to support business expansion initiatives.