2026 Graduate Program, Governance Risk and Compliance, Sydney
How we make our impact
FTI Consulting Australia’s Forensic and Litigation Consulting (FLC) segment brings together experts from a range of disciplines to solve complex problems for clients facing legal or regulatory scrutiny or involved in high-stakes transactions.
In an environment of increasing complexity, regulatory pressure and stakeholder expectations, organisations must be able to anticipate, manage and respond to risk. Our FLC Risk and Investigations team supports clients when governance failures or operational disruptions occur, helping them build the capability to prevent future issues.
We deliver practical, industry-informed solutions across operational, compliance, conduct and reputational risk. Our work enables stronger governance, clearer accountability and more resilient, risk-aware cultures.
As a Graduate, you will play an important role in this work from day one. You will contribute to client engagements, support critical analysis and help deliver practical outcomes that make a real difference to how organisations manage risk.
What a typical day will look like
As a Graduate in our FLC Risk and Investigations team, no two days will be the same. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to help clients across a wide range of industries, including financial services, corporates, government, infrastructure, healthcare and education, as they tackle some of their biggest challenges in risk and resilience.
Your responsibility will involve:
Supporting clients with risk transformation and change, helping them uplift risk frameworks, assess and improve controls, strengthen governance and embed clearer accountability.
Delivering independent reviews and advisory projects across operational, reputational and conduct risk, including assessments of third-party risk, resilience, culture and governance to identify issues and deliver practical solutions.
Helping clients modernise how they manage risk and obligations, supporting the implementation of risk technologies, building dashboards, and improving data insights to enable better decision-making, prioritisation and investment decisions.
Participating in client meetings, workshops, and interviews with senior stakeholders to understand real-world challenges.
Preparing draft reports, presentations and visual materials that clearly communicate risks, issues, and solutions, contributing to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing and team development as part of a growing practice.
Assisting senior professionals in developing proposal packs and pitch presentations, contributing to the development of service offerings, and gaining firsthand experience in business development through active involvement in client engagement strategies.
What will you get out of the Graduate Program
Assigned an orientation advisor (buddy) and coach to ensure a smooth transition to working life
You will benefit from on-the-job training and coaching
Learn from senior management in the team and work on large, multi-jurisdictional engagements
Exposure to our wide-ranging client base, including banks, insurers, lawyers, corporates and government regulators
Knowledge and interest in risk and compliance issues
The opportunity to participate in business development and marketing activities
You will be part of our Graduate Development Program – a learning curriculum designed to meet your needs
What will help you to become our Graduate
Bachelor/master’s degree in business/commerce or equivalent (other degrees are also considered, particularly Accounting and Finance)
Soft skills, such as empathy and respect: the ability to understand and recognise clients’ needs and work well with our people
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a team and autonomously
This role will require travel to the client and FTI offices
Unrestricted working rights in Australia
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
Flexible working arrangements
Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualifications, such as CA, CPA or CFA
Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
Annual paid volunteer hours
Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI’s Women’s Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings and wellbeing resources
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
How to Apply
When applying, please include your updated resume and your most relevant and recent transcript. Applications without a transcript are not considered.
Applications close on Wednesday, 13 August.
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 FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 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, colour, 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.
