2020 Graduate Program-Perth-Corporate Finance
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- Mar 15, 2019 Post Date
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- 19079 Requisition #
Corporate Finance & Restructuring 2020 Graduate Program
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a listed global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,700 employees located in 27 countries, FTI Consulting’s professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications, corporate recovery (insolvency) and restructuring.
All of our Australian offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane are each looking for 2-3 Graduates to join us in 2020. We aim to attract, hire, develop and, most importantly, retain the best and most talented people in the world! If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with intellectually stimulating work, support throughout your professional development and the opportunity to work with leading industry experts, then our 2020 graduate opportunity in Corporate Finance & Restructuring may be right for you!
Practice Summary
The Corporate Finance and Restructuring segment of FTI Consulting provides complete support in turnaround and restructuring/insolvency, corporate advisory services, business transformation and corporate recovery. Our team has over 30 years global experience working on some of the most high-profile restructurings and insolvency cases, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, SurfStitch, Kagara, Queensland Nickel and Laura Ashley. Our Business Transformation practice which houses our non-distressed services provides practical assistance to Boards and executives throughout the business lifecycle, often in situations of disruption and circumstance driven events. Our team has helped companies optimise their working capital, conduct buy/sell side due diligence, optimise, restructure and carve out underperforming business units and integrate businesses following M&A transactions over a diverse range of industries
Our clients include nearly all of the major global financial institutions, many corporates, private equity and law firms.
Position Summary
As an Associate, you will be required to work on client engagements under the supervision of more senior members of the team.
Some of your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the trade-on of distressed entities including cashflow management, facilitating the relationships with suppliers and customers and management of the accounting system
- Assist with the preparation and conduct of creditors meetings
- Attend client’s site to secure the premises, its assets and books and records
- Assist with conducting investigations into the demise of the Company and compiling reports to ASIC and creditors as to the affairs of the Company
- Liaise with stakeholders in all aspects of the business including regulatory bodies, suppliers, customers and lenders
- Supporting FTI teams who are helping boards and management teams to navigate through periods of underperformance or stress
- Financial modelling and analysis to be used in reports such as financial due diligence and independent business reviews
- Assist in projects relating to the optimisation of working capital to release additional cash in companies
- Assist in business transformation strategies of the client including business process and reporting improvements
- Assist in projects where mandated to act as the selling agent
- Undertaking company and industry research to support business development opportunities
- Attending networking events representing FTI Consulting in front of clients and prospects
What We Can Offer You:
- Opportunity to work for a leading international consulting firm
- A firm that takes its culture, staff engagement, diversity, wellbeing and CSR very seriously
- Opportunity to work in a broad range of engagements to develop your Corporate Finance and Restructuring exposure and experience including engagements in different states and countries
- Future opportunities for secondments to other FTI offices, either in Australia or abroad
- A Graduate Learning program which provides for a national offsite for graduates to meet, learn and be inducted
- Future structured career Milestone Programs which again brings together nationally peers at a similar level
- Small client teams which will enable you to get more closely involved with pitches and often have direct access to our key decision makers, both internal and external.
- Financial support to complete professional qualifications including external coaching and study/exam leave
- Payment of relevant professional membership fees\
- Regular industry-based training sessions to enhance your professional development
- Support from an experienced “buddy” and “coach” to discuss current projects, help with tasks and provide general advice around our systems and processes
- Young Professional Program which provides graduates with the opportunity to network with your peers in other organisations
Key Requirements
This position is an entry level role. We are looking for candidates who possess the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Commerce, majoring in Accounting (or university equivalent Degree);
- Enrolment in (or intention to pursue) an Australian or internationally recognised professional qualification in accounting;
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills;
- Solid stakeholder management and communication skills (both verbal and written);
- Familiarity with internet-based financial research resources for corporate information, exchange filings, competitive data, and other relevant data;
- Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements due to challenging deadlines, changing deliverables, and evolving task priorities;
- Willingness to travel when requested; and
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with a strong attention to detail in deadline driven situations.
How to Apply
To apply for our 2020 Graduate Program please submit your CV and most recent Academic Transcript. Applications received without a transcript will not be considered.
For further information about FTI Consulting please visit our website: www.fticonsulting.com
