Consultant, International Arbitration | Economic Consulting

Posted January 01, 2022
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.


About the Role

We help 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.

Consultants play a key role in our project teams by performing industry research and begin to develop the knowledge and experience to perform detailed economic analysis and financial modeling. They benefit significantly from working closely with managers and other team members as well as from direct exposure to our practice leaders. They also benefit from our in-house training and skills gained from studying for professional qualifications such as the CFA.

What You'll Do

  • Conducting qualitative and quantitative research using a variety of resources including specialist applications such as Bloomberg, Thomson One and S&P Capital IQ
  • Producing discrete pieces of financial analysis that contribute to, for example, a discounted cash flow or WACC calculation
  • Critically appraising reports and analysis produced by other firms and experts
  • Writing research memos for discussion with senior managers
  • Managing a distinct part of a project, including regularly updating analysis, tracking documents and communicating this to the rest of your project team
  • Assisting in the production of expert reports by producing charts, tables, exhibits etc.


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

Applicants should be numerate and highly analytical, with the ability to think creatively, and have knowledge of or interest in economics. We seek candidates with strong academic backgrounds as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. The following skills are required of Consultants:

  • Fluency in Spanish is required
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced office environment handling multiple tasks and demands
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent time/stress management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a strong quantitative component
  • Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills
  • Background and prior experience in energy is preferred
  • Experience with Latin America related work or academic credentials preferred
  • Portuguese fluency preferred
  • Significant coursework in economics, finance or math and statistics preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word




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.




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