2026 Industry Placement | Economic Financial Consulting, London

FTI Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global expert firm is seeking motivated interns in Economic & Financial Consulting for a one-year placement in London. You'll play a key role in project teams, performing industry research and detailed financial analysis. Ideal candidates are numerate and due to graduate in 2028. Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for secondment to international offices

Qualifications

• Due to graduate university in 2028.
• Available to work full-time from September 2026 to August 2027.
• Demonstrate quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research to assist project teams.
• Prepare financial models using Excel and databases.
• Perform econometric analysis using statistical software.
• Summarize work in clear communications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Independent thinking

Creativity

Education

2:1 degree or higher from university

Tools

Excel

Statistical software

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Overview

This is an entry-level one-year placement internship aimed at students ideally between their penultimate and final year of study, in a degree that allows for placement years. We are looking for motivated, analytical and highly numerate individuals from all academic backgrounds to join our market-leading team based in London, from September 2026 to August 2027. Please review our online brochure for a detailed description of Economic & Financial Consulting, the role of a consultant and our recruitment process.

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.

About The Role

In Economic & Financial Consulting, we provide expert advice on economics, finance, valuation and accountancy, both in complex commercial disputes and in industries undergoing regulatory change. Our practice is structured around two key services areas:

• Valuation, Disputes and Arbitration, where we provide valuation advice relating to anything from large public companies to small family businesses, patents and complex financial derivatives. We are the leading expert firm in advising on valuations in the context of legal disputes heard before courts and tribunals all around the world. We also have specialist teams, including:
• Data and Economics team, that focuses on applying economic, econometric and statistical analysis in projects with large volumes of data, or where questions of cause-and-effect are important; and
• Capital Market Services team, that provides complex financial instruments trading, valuation and risk management expertise. The team brings financial services and energy industry expertise in quantitative finance.
• Economic Regulatory, where we apply economic theory and in-depth experience to offer advice to both regulators and regulated companies on a wide range of issues.

Our clients include international law firms, FTSE 100 companies, multinational corporations, governments and regulators. We work on varied and challenging assignments across a wide range of industries, including financial services, energy and renewables, healthcare, and telecoms.

Examples of questions our clients have asked us:

• What impact did Uber have on the earnings of Black Cab drivers in London?
• What is a fair way to distribute money to artists from streaming service royalties?
• How much could the average energy consumer save if the GB energy market design changed?
• How much is the brand name of a Premier League football club worth?

FTI Consulting has received Who’s Who Legal’s Arbitration Expert Firm of the Year honour every year since it was introduced in 2015. In the 2025 edition of the Lexology Index analysis, FTI Consulting and its subsidiary Compass Lexecon have a combined 76 recognised experts. FTI Consulting’s recognition also includes 14 professionals named as Global Elite Thought Leaders in the 2025 survey of arbitrators, counsel and other expert witnesses, and 13 Future Leaders.

What You’ll Do

Our placement interns play a key role in our project teams by performing industry research and developing the knowledge and experience to perform detailed economic analysis and financial modelling to solve the most complex questions. They benefit significantly from working closely with managers and other team members in small teams, as well as from direct exposure to some of the top experts in the industry. After comprehensive training, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial models, using Excel and financial databases such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ.
• Using statistical software packages to perform econometric analysis of industry and market data.
• Researching companies, markets or geographies to understand what industry features are relevant to the project.
• Reviewing the regulatory landscape and drawing parallels with our client’s industry.
• Summarising your work in emails or memos, clearly presenting your results and drawing relevant conclusions.
• Taking responsibility for the quality of the final product.

How You’ll Grow

We have a comprehensive in-house learning and development program. As part of this, you’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and to serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

You will receive a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package. We also offer a well-defined career path with regular appraisals and opportunities for accelerated promotion for star performers should you receive a full-time job offer.

Should you receive a full-time job offer, there may also be the opportunity for secondment to our international offices (in Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Toronto or South Africa). Our people are also encouraged to provide pro-bono support to charities and contribute to other outreach projects.

You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the leading valuation and damages experts in the world. We have over 160 consultants in our team in London who will support you in developing your career.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Have received a 2:1 degree or higher (or equivalent) from first year of university.
• Due to graduate university in 2028.
• Available to work a full-time internship from 7th September 2026 – 27th August 2027 in the UK.
• Numerate, logical and inquisitive team players, who can think independently and creatively.
• Ability to demonstrate your quantitative skills, whether academically or in other ways.

Our Application Process

The deadline for applications is: 23rd October 2025.

1. STEP 1: Complete our online application form and submit your CV (no cover letter required).
2. STEP 2: Complete online numerical and verbal reasoning tests.
3. STEP 3: Attend an assessment centre day, including a competency-based interview, a group exercise, and an interview with a senior manager between 10th-12th November.
4. STEP 4: Internship offers are made to successful candidates before Christmas.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 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, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram 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.