Director, Economic Climate Finance

Consulting, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a talented economics practitioner at the Director level (6 - 9 years' experience) to join our Economics and Financial Consulting team in Australia. The main focus is to support growth in Government and Business Economics, with opportunities to collaborate across a national and international network.

You will contribute to business development, client relationships and project delivery, with professional development through training and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or related disciplines; post-graduate qualifications highly regarded.
• 6–9+ years of professional work experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of climate-related financial disclosure reporting (IFRS S2, regulatory requirements, modelling).
• Knowledge/experience in ESG and sustainability reviews and reporting (risk analysis, scenario modelling, financial impact assessments), and Climate Finance.
• Experience with climate finance—carbon credit markets and structuring green/blue financial instruments.
• Financial modelling and analysis skills—project finance modelling, valuations, funding arrangements.
• Ability to manage projects from conceptualisation to delivering the final report; guide teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel to clients and FTI offices may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and/or prepare the delivery of client reports and analysis through independent analysis and teamwork.
• Contribute to various projects to ensure client needs are met within specified timelines and budget.
• Actively participate/support business development focused on State Government and select industry verticals including climate, mining and resources, transport, water, construction & energy.
• Prepare 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Client presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Post-graduate economics

Job description

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 economics practitioner at the Director level (6 - 9 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/or prepare 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 Government and select industry verticals including climate, mining and resources, transport, water, construction & energy
• Prepare 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

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics or related disciplines. Post-graduate qualifications in economics or a related discipline would be highly regarded
• Demonstrated 6 - 9+ years of professional work experience, preferably in a consulting environment
• Ideally you will have a sound working knowledge of AASB S2 and IFRS S2 climate-related financial disclosure reporting (regulatory requirements, modelling, measurement and assessment)
• Knowledge and experience in 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)
• Current or previous experience with climate finance - (carbon credit markets/structuring green/blue financial instruments)
• Financial modelling and analysis skills - project finance modelling, valuations, funding arrangements
• Ability to manage projects from conceptualisation to delivering the final report
• Ability to manage and guide teams
• 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 possible travel to clients and FTIs offices

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, sex