2026 Graduate Scheme | Restructuring, London

FTI Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking graduates for its Restructuring & Insolvency team in London. The role offers hands-on experience in financial restructuring and prepares candidates for Chartered Accountant qualifications. You will assist in managing insolvency processes and engage with senior stakeholders, making a significant impact. Successful candidates will benefit from structured mentorship and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively.
• Ambition to achieve a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA).

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in asset realisations.
• Assist with budgeting and cash management during insolvencies.
• Communication with senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Interest and passion in insolvency and restructuring

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to think logically and work with numbers

Good organisation and self-management

Critical thinking skills

Education

Any degree discipline

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 Restructuring & Insolvency offers an unrivalled opportunity to work alongside accomplished professionals, delivering the most complex financial restructuring and insolvency solutions to various stakeholder groups. We’ve worked globally on some of the most high-profile restructurings and insolvency cases. Recent cases include Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, James Fisher Nuclear, Revolution Bars, Gieves & Hawkes, LumiraDx Group, Yunlin, Aggregate Holdings, Prezzo, The Collective, Polarcus, Noble Group, DeepOcean, and Adler.

We work with major international financial institutions, private equity houses, global law firms, and corporates, on cases encompassing an extensive range of industries. We work closely with clients to quickly ascertain key issues and implement viable and sustainable restructuring solutions and exit strategies.

We are looking for those committed to delivering great work and striving for excellence in everything they do. As part of our Restructuring & Insolvency team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of fast-paced international restructuring and insolvency assignments. You’ll be part of our award-winning team of experts in a supportive and high-achieving environment.

What You’ll Do

Our graduates focus on corporate insolvency to establish expertise across the complete insolvency process, from both company and lender perspectives. From contingency planning and stakeholder management to creditor distributions and case progression, you’ll develop the experience, knowledge and proficiency required to launch your career in Restructuring and Insolvency.

We will support you in studying for your ACA, with alternating periods of focused study and work. We give you the flexibility to study in a way that suits you.

Day-to-day tasks will vary by project, but you can expect to undertake:

• Supporting senior team managers in asset realisations and ongoing trading in insolvency
• Supporting senior team members to keep businesses trading in insolvencies, including budgeting, cash management, purchasing, managing and negotiating with key suppliers, and sales
• Supporting the senior team to market businesses for sale, seeking buyers for businesses, or divisions of businesses, in order to secure their long-term future and preserve jobs
• Valuing and realising key assets for maximum value
• Developing and implementing strategies for employees
• Communication with senior management and board directors
• Accounting, cashiering and financial reporting responsibilities for insolvency cases
• Communication with various stakeholders, including creditors, directors and employees
• Case progression, including preparation of statutory documents, reports and maintaining files
• Market and company analysis to identify restructuring advisory opportunities and contribute to pitches, stakeholder presentations industry thought pieces

As you build experience, you’ll have the opportunity to take on financial statement, cashflow, and outcome modelling, and support the team in producing contingency planning and financial advisory reports.

How You’ll Grow

At FTI, you’ll be working on headline-hitting cases, while we support you to become a Chartered Accountant (ACA). As you progress through the qualification, you’ll have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities, with structured support and on-the-job training to reach your full potential. From day one, you’ll make a difference for our clients across a breadth of projects and industries.

You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Interest and passion in insolvency and restructuring
• Ability to think logically and work with numbers
• Inquiring mind and a strong desire to learn and develop
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation, self-management, proactivity, and teamwork skills
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to think on your feet
• Any degree discipline will be considered
• Ambition to achieve a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA)

Our Application Process

The deadline for applications is: 23 October 2025

STEP 1: Complete our online application form and submit your CV (no cover letter required).

STEP 2: Complete online skills test (numerical, verbal and logical reasoning), and a pre-recorded video interview.

STEP 3: First round will be an Assessment Centre which consists of: maths test, group exercise and individual interview between 17-21 November.

STEP 4: Final interview with two senior members of the team between 1-12 December.

STEP 5: Job offers are made to successful candidates before 23rd December 2025.

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Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit the public website of the company. We also connect with us on social media channels such as Instagram and LinkedIn, where applicable.

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.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 1 - Consultant
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable

Compensation