Director, Securities, Commodities and Derivatives | Economic Consulting
Posted April 04, 2022
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.
FTI Consulting's Economic practice helps our clients navigate legal, regulatory and international arbitration proceedings while supporting strategic decision making and public policy debates around the world. Delivering incisive interpretation of complex economic issues has made us a global leader in this field.
The Capital Markets Services team within EFC advises decision-makers in diverse circumstances. We provide expertise in complex financial instruments and derivatives to clients globally. We cumulate decades of experience in trading, investment management, valuation and risk management covering multiple asset classes including equity, fixed income, credit, commodities, foreign exchange, interest rates and energy.
We serve a wide range of market participants and offer cross industry expertise to clients globally (buy side, sell side, financial intermediaries and regulators), in special and complex situations. Our Economic and Financial Consulting practice provides law firms, companies and government agencies with analyses of complex economic and financial issues to assist them in understanding the issues and opportunities they face. We have been involved in a wide range of engagements drawing on our economics and finance expertise. In Americas, we have teams based across the US, Canada and Latin America, who work closely with teams in EMEA (London, Paris etc.) and APAC (Singapore, Hong Kong etc.).
What You'll Do
Directors are primarily involved with the Capital Markets Services team but may be involved in the full range of EFC's work or with other practices at FTI, with a focus on the financial, commodity and energy markets. You will be responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports, you will be expected to be able to take responsibility for research and gathering information; carrying out quantitative, industry and market analysis; and reporting findings in a clear and structured way. The role will also involve:
Supporting the senior team with writing articles and with preparing proposals and presentations for new opportunities.
Performing research and collaborating in the implementation of proprietary valuation and risk management solutions.
Developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, by bringing industry insight and experiences.
How You'll Grow
Suitable candidates will be problem-solvers who enjoy developing and applying bespoke approaches to solve complex, unstructured problems in a logical and structured manner. Candidates will have strong analytical skills; be able to explain their work and communicate their conclusions and findings clearly, both orally and in writing; and be able to draw upon their experience of applying principles to solve problems in practice. The ideal candidate will have an eye for both the big picture and great attention to the finer detail.
Basic Qualifications
The qualifications and experience that we typically look for in Director candidates:
BA/BSc, MSc, PhD in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, physics, engineering etc.).
Strong relevant work experience in quantitative finance, derivative valuation or risk management roles in a broker-dealer, asset manager or an energy/commodity trader. Prior work experience in an advisory capacity and prior experience at delivering work product in a contentious context (litigation, arbitration, investigations or disputes) or in an advisory context (e.g. risk-management, transactions advisory) are considered a plus.
Sufficient relevant professional experience to demonstrate the ability to be an effective EFC Consultant and alignment with our firm's values of integrity, creativity, achievement, respect and empathy.
Advanced programming knowledge in Python.
Knowledge and Competencies
In addition, the following knowledge and competencies are desired:
A good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and/or risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, interest rates, commodities, energy).
Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations is considered an advantage.
The capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability.
The ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues.
The ability to produce high quality work and create efficiencies in research and analytical tasks in a restricted time environment for deliverables.
The ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
The candidate should have experience writing and structuring reports, and the capability of ad hoc liaison with clients.
Good time management skills and experience in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
A working knowledge of database systems and financial data providers (e.g. Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters).
Please ensure that you attach your CV and Cover Letter in a single, combined file when applying.
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:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 5,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook 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.