2027 Summer Internship, Cybersecurity

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Cybersecurity intern for the EMEA region to support a variety of engagements in a fast-paced environment. You will work on technical data analysis, digital forensics, and threat intelligence, contributing to client-ready reports for leading law firms and financial institutions.

The role offers exposure to senior leaders, a structured development program, and guidance through coaching to build professional capabilities in cybersecurity and investigations.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work full-time from 5th July - 27th August 2027.
• Must be graduating in 2028.
• Working towards/received a minimum 2:1 university degree (or equivalent), preferably in an investigative, technical or scientific subject.
• Expresses a clear interest in, and understanding of, cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Analysing technical data quickly to triage breaches and understand root causes and impact.
• Leading digital forensic investigations.
• Generating threat intelligence and undertaking digital exposure assessments.
• Contributing to sophisticated, polished and readable reports for our valued client base of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and multi-national corporations.
• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of industry-critical trends, threats, methodologies, and technologies.
• Supporting remediation activities for post-breach clients, where appropriate.
• Engaging with experts within the FTI team to challenge new ideas and develop thought leadership on relevant topics.
• Identifying areas for improvement and making suggestions to expand our portfolio of services and/or improve our working efficiency.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Cybersecurity interest

Teamwork

Communication

Education

2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

The FTI Cybersecurity EMEA team are a dynamic and skill-diverse group of individuals driven by a single goal: empowering our clients to operate in the most secure manner possible. The varied professional backgrounds boasted by our team include senior national security roles, Big Four consultancy, military engineering, digital forensics, corporate cybersecurity advisory and academia - with each of these providing valuable approaches and perspectives to the work we deliver.

Our projects are varied and exciting; whilst, at times, our clients approach us to help them proactively identify the critical security gaps in their infrastructure, the FTI Cybersecurity team regularly respond to clients in distress who've fallen victim to cyber-attacks of varying types and severity.

We excel at, and are motivated by, solving complex challenges, and offering constructive solutions to difficult cybersecurity questions; and our high client return rate is demonstrative of our commitment to cultivating client relationships, discretion, agile responsiveness, thorough investigation and unambiguous guidance.

What You’ll Do

The FTI Cybersecurity EMEA team are looking for an intern with excellent technical, digital forensic and investigative skills to play a supporting role in delivering project work. The role will require you to support a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced environment, including:

• Analysing technical data quickly to triage breaches and understand root causes and impact.
• Leading digital forensic investigations.
• Generating threat intelligence and undertaking digital exposure assessments.
• Contributing to sophisticated, polished and readable reports for our valued client base of top-tier law firms, financial institutions and multi-national corporations.
• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of industry-critical trends, threats, methodologies, and technologies.
• Supporting remediation activities for post-breach clients, where appropriate.
• Engaging with experts within the FTI team to challenge new ideas and develop thought leadership on relevant topics.
• Identifying areas for improvement and making suggestions to expand our portfolio of services and/or improve our working efficiency.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. 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.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications (or equivalent (where applicable)

• Must be available to work full-time from 5th July - 27th August 2027
• Must be graduating in 2028.
• Working towards/received a minimum 2:1 university degree (or equivalent), preferably in an investigative, technical or scientific subject.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (or equivalent (where applicable)

• Expresses a clear interest in, and understanding of, cybersecurity.
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and other Office applications.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to take initiative - a self-starter.

Our Application Process

The deadline for applications is: 19th November 2026

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: Attend a competency-based virtual interview to explore your skills and motivations between 25th-29th January 2027.

STEP 4: Attend a virtual SMD interview between 8th-19th February 2027.

STEP 5: Job offers are made to successful candidates before 1st March 2027.

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.