Director - Disputes

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 is looking for a talented professional at the Director level to join their Melbourne Disputes team. As a key member, you will be an integral part of this fast-growing practice.

We focus on providing expert testimony, litigation consulting, forensic accounting and damages analyses in numerous types of litigated matters, including some of the highest-profile lawsuits of recent years. Clients benefit from our expertise in many specialized areas, working directly with our professionals or with our large network of industry and academic experts.

We are frequently engaged by clients in highly regulated industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, oil and gas, and energy to support our clients on complex disputes and investigations that require a multidisciplinary approach to dispute resolution.

Our disputes specialists are also active in the forensic accounting community including holding roles with local and international accounting bodies.

What You’ll Do

The ideal candidate will have:

- Strong analytic and quantitative skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with large and complex datasets, and to build reproducible, well-documented reports
- Solid communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to concisely explain complicated concepts to clients and staff within and outside of the firm
- Commitment to working in a team environment with an emphasis on collaboration and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and clients across functions
- A positive, professional, and solutions-oriented attitude
- Resilience and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
- Outstanding problem-solving and analytic skills
- Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor and/or master’s degree in accounting, Economics or Finance

- 5+ years’ experience, including professional experience in a disputes role
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications
- Adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic working environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle and analyse complex financial information
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously

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: $125,000

Maximum Pay: $165,000

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