Senior Consultant - Economic Climate Finance
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
FTI Consulting is looking for a talented professional at the Senior Consultant level (3-6 years’ experience) to join our Economics and Financial Consulting team. The main focus of the role is to support the growth of our business in the Government and Business Economics practice areas.
This role will be an integral part of a fast-growing national practice and provide you with the opportunity to work with a wide range of professionals across all areas of the FTI Consulting business in Australia and internationally.
You will be a contributor to business development activities, client relationship management and project delivery. Your professional development will be enhanced through internal and external training, on-the-job coaching and senior mentoring.
What You’ll Do
Assist and support the delivery of client reports and analysis through independent analysis and teamwork
Contribute to various projects to ensure that client needs are met within specified timelines and budget
Actively participate/support in business development focused on State Governments and select industry verticals including climate, mining and resources, transport, water, construction and energy
Assist with project budgets and proposals for prospective clients
Cultivate strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
Maintain up-to-date client and internal resource records via FTI Consulting’s financial systems
Stay up to date with developments in Australia’s policy and business environment
How You’ll Grow
Work in small cohesive project teams, and become closely involved with pitches and often have direct access to key decision makers, both internal and external
Work closely with team leaders and senior members of the team to execute current project deliverables, brainstorm ideas to solve complex problems and provide general advice around our systems and processes
Gather experience at the frontlines of economic analysis and the policy debate
Draw upon regular technical training sessions to enhance your professional development, including via our e-learning facilities
Interact with key stakeholders in the national and international economy
Collaborate across segments and across the national and international network of experts within the company
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or related disciplines
Demonstrated 3-6 years’ of professional work experience, preferably in a consulting environment
Ideally, exposure to climate-related financial disclosure regulatory requirements – including modelling and analysis skills
Knowledge of ESG and sustainability reviews and reporting (risk analysis, scenario modelling, financial impact assessments), and Climate Finance.
Previous exposure to ESG Credit Scorecards (financial institution ESG criteria and assessment)
An appreciation of climate finance – (carbon credit markets/structuring green/blue financial instruments)
Financial modelling and analysis skills – financial modelling, project finance modelling, valuations, funding arrangements
Ability to contribute to projects from conceptualisation to delivering the final report
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytic skills and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalism
Experience in presenting analysis and results to clients
This role will require travel to clients and FTIs offices
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:
Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
Flexible working arrangements
Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualification, such as CA, CPA, or CFA, and other
Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
35 hours per year for approved pro bono matters
Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resources
Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
Annual paid volunteer hours
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI’s Women’s Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
FTI Consulting acknowledges that we stand on the lands of the First Nations peoples and would like to pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend solidarity and hope for a future where all are afforded justice, dignity and peace.
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.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $100,000
Maximum Pay: $120,000
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications