Executive Assistant (12 Months Maternity Cover) | Cybersecurity | Forensic & Litigation Consulting
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
The EMEA Cybersecurity business within the FLC segment is seeking an Executive Assistant on a one-year maternity cover to support senior leadership and ensure smooth team operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, intuitive, and able to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The role requires advanced Microsoft Office skills, numerical proficiency, excellent communication, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential. Flexibility at short notice may be needed to meet client deadlines outside core hours. The successful candidate will be reliable, adaptable, and able to remain calm under pressure while supporting leadership, staff, and team operations effectively.
What You’ll Do
Provide full EA support to senior leadership, including diary management, complex travel booking, time entry, and expenses.
Coordinate team-wide meetings, calls, and social events.
Manage onboarding for new joiners and contractors, including contracts, extensions, amendments, and invoicing.
Support senior leadership with client engagement, including business development prep, conflict checks, and preparing LOEs for review and approval.
Oversee the EMEA staffing process, working with senior leadership to allocate resources across projects and tracking utilisation.
Lead WIP and billing processes for the EMEA Cyber team, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely follow-up.
Maintain and update the EMEA Cyber backlog/pipeline and provide monthly reporting to Finance.
Manage and update CRM contacts and relationships for senior leadership.
Provide administrative support for RFPs and other key business initiatives, including matter tagging and preparation of target lists.
Liaise with Marketing and support creation of the bi-weekly EMEA Cyber update deck.
Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, Legal, Marketing, Recruitment, and other EA networks to support cross-segment collaboration.
This role requires full-time presence in the London office for a minimum of 3–4 days per week.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Ability to prioritise workload and to deal with multiple parties and requests
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to establish rapport with people at all levels
Ability to communicate on behalf of senior leaders both to internal and external parties
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organisation
Ability to work under time pressure and be available as needed
Strong attention to detail with strong organisational skills
Strong team player
Ability to handle confidential issues with utmost sensitivity
Strong levels of discretion and integrity
Ability to pursue and find solutions when they may not be immediately visible or available
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Sound qualifications in English and Maths
Proven experience of supporting senior management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a consulting or financial environment is highly desirable
Experience of both 1:1 and team support will be advantageous
Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 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 $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. 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.
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.
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