Director, Private Equity and M&A Transactions, Cybersecurity l Forensic & Litigation Consulting

Posted December 12, 2022


About the Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

More specifically, we are looking for technical cybersecurity experts with experience in all or some of the following: intelligence collection, incident response, insider threat analysis, network operations, emerging cyber policy, security operations (malware analysis, specialized cloud expertise, forensic experts, penetration testing, and application testing). With offices worldwide, we are able to uncover and analyze critical information wherever a need exists-no matter how intricate the investigation may be.

What You'll Do
  • Collaborate with Transaction Services' consultants from other competencies in support of holistic, tech due diligence assessments for client M&A activity, and identify remediation opportunities through analysis of existing technology systems, cybersecurity maturity, and business processes
  • Leverage technical expertise in cybersecurity to perform due diligence and assessment work for M&A activity across various industries, such as Financial Services, Private Equity, Healthcare, Retail, etc.
  • Provide strategic cybersecurity M&A advisory and compliance consulting services for enterprise clients, ranging from security assessments to policy definition and adoption
  • Document current state review of existing cybersecurity organization, processes, and technologies to deliver key findings and recommendations
  • Develop implementation strategies and roadmaps to help clients achieve compliance and strengthen their cybersecurity posture
  • Execute on longer term integration and carve out execution projects helping clients' transition to new technology solutions that will enable scale and support future acquisitions. Work will include key workstream leadership, developing requirements for new applications and/or infrastructure, software or hardware vendor selection, development of a transition service agreement (TSA) and/or assistance with program management office (PMO) activities
  • Manage client relationships and meet with stakeholders/investors to determine business and functional requirements, translating them to clear projects proposals, including detailed work plans and cost estimates
  • Assist with client acquisition activities such as account planning, leading development of pitch decks and other business development activities,
  • Prepare draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities

How You'll Grow

This is an excellent opportunity for a person with proven, hands-on cybersecurity experience to join a dynamic and growing Cybersecurity team. You will have the opportunity to be involved with fascinating, high-paced and high-profile cybersecurity engagements requiring the best talent to provide value to our clients. Alongside this you will receive coaching and mentoring within the team in order to develop your experience and confidence. With the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the need for continuous professional development remains at the forefront of the quality of our team and is wholly supported. We will work with you to develop a career path within the FTI Cybersecurity team so you there is a clear progression path, coupled with the right level of support and guidance in order to achieve the next step in your career at FTI Consulting.

Basic Qualifications :
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or Business Administration
  • 4 - 6 + years of professional experience focused on cybersecurity or IT consulting - Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
  • 3+ years of mergers and acquisitions experience - preferably with financial sponsors Wide-range of skills covering cybersecurity, digital and technology strategy, enterprise architecture, platform selection, cloud transformation, and IT operating models
  • Experience implementing solutions in adherence to compliance frameworks and standards, such as PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, NERC CIP, ISO, NIST, etc.
  • Experience leading cybersecurity assessment work - risk and compliance, auditing controls, threat hunting, incident response and IR plan development, network security, application security, etc. Strong preference for M&A due diligence, carve-out, and integration experience.
  • Understanding of high-level application, database, and network security principles for risk identification, mitigation, and analysis
  • Experience developing cybersecurity architectural roadmaps, sub-domain strategies, product roadmaps, etc.
  • Experience with cybersecurity/IT/Technology tools and their corresponding costs
  • Comfortable leading teams and project managing end-to-end solutions, which could include strategy, design, development, testing and training, and/or ad hoc post-close remediation work
  • Ability to convey complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
  • Excellent organizational, presentation/facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Bonus experience - work for Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies, vCISO projects, certifications like CISSP/CISM, cloud security
  • Willingness to travel for out-of-town client engagements
  • COVID Vaccine required*

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form by contacting recruitingsupport@fticonsulting.com .

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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 6,250 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.