(Senior) Director, Business Transformation - Financial Services | Corporate Finance & Restructuring
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.
The FTI EMEA Financial Services practice has experienced impressive growth over recent years, and now has presence across UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East as well as globally in North America, Latin America and Asia. The practice is a core priority of FTI Consulting growth agenda with significant ongoing investment.
The FTI EMEA Financial Services practice is a fast-paced environment delivering high impact consulting projects across EMEA for financial services clients, including banks, central banks, regulators, asset managers, private equity firms, fintechs, sovereign wealth funds, etc. The EMEA Financial Services Balance Sheet, Portfolio and Risk advisory team is a core component of the practice growth agenda.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
In our FTI EMEA Financial Services practice, we support clients at times of crisis and transformation. We determine the direction of the company at critical moments, for example when they need to tackle high-stakes risk, performance issues, restructuring challenges and growth opportunities.
The (Senior) Director will be part of the FTI Corporate Finance EMEA Financial Services practice, and we are looking for talent across London, Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt/Munich.
The (Senior) Director will manage the execution of client projects, working closely with clients and FTI Consulting teams .
What You’ll Do
You will support clients facing crisis and transformation situations, including but not limited to the following areas :
• Business transformation and efficiency, including large-scale transformations, cost efficiency, target operating model, etc.
• Balance sheet and restructuring, including capital/liquidity/funding, portfolio & entity level restructurings
• Risk and regulation, including at the intersection of transformation, financial crime, financial risks, geopolitical risks, etc.
• Data, technology and AI transformation
• Transaction advisory, including due diligence and value creation at both entity and portfolio level
• Event-driven crises impacting the financial services ecosystem, such as fraud, cyber incidents, hostile takeovers or regulatory intervention to name a few
Your client base will include banks and their supervisors but also asset managers/owners, private markets, payments, fintech, sovereign wealth / development funds .
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
• Master's degree in business or engineering (or an equivalent university degree in finance)
• Significant experience as an Engagement Manager or Project Leader or Senior Manager at a major consulting firm serving financial services clients, experience at a financial services institution an advantage
• Proven experience leading consulting teams on complex engagements for financial services clients, including managing timelines, coaching junior team members, coordinating internal experts, ensuring quality of analysis and deliverables, developing trusted client relationships
• Experience in some of the following themes such as business transformation, balance sheet management, risk & regulatory, data and AI transformation, transactions advisory, etc.
• Excellent problem solving capabilities and analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to develop new client relationships, to support new business opportunities and be a self-starter
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (presentation, memo, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team with a collaborative approach and outstanding listening skills
• Ability and curiosity to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs
• This role requires travel to clients and FTI offices both nationally and internationally
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.
