Managing Director – PE-focused Transformation

FTI Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global expert firm as a Managing Director in the Private Equity performance team. You will lead projects, engage with clients, and contribute to impactful solutions in a dynamic environment. The role offers significant opportunities for professional development and the chance to work with top-tier clients.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including pension

15 flexible benefits

Professional development programs

Wellness programs

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising PE clients on pre- and post-deal topics.
• Experience in Operational Due Diligences and Post-Deal full Potential Programmes.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects and serve as delivery lead on larger projects.
• Generate work from an established network of Private Equity contacts.
• Deliver high-quality client work.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Deductive reasoning

Collaboration

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 impactful solutions. Our services include resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk, and optimizing performance. Our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work alongside leaders who have shaped history, helping solve major challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. We foster an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development, and your personal growth.

The FTI PE Performance Improvement team operates in a fast-paced environment delivering high-impact consulting projects for Private Equity clients in the UK and across EMEA, as well as for corporates.

The FTI EMEA Business Transformation team, alongside which the PE Performance Team sits, has experienced impressive year-on-year growth and now has offices in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Middle East, South Africa, and globally in North America, Latin America, and Asia.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting within the Private Equity performance team. This is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

About The Role

Our Managing Directors (MDs) are client-facing, work-generating consultants who typically lead smaller projects and serve as the delivery lead on larger projects (both pre and post deal). They are key members of a successful, growing practice that works across EMEA.

The role involves business development, leading pitches, generating work from an established network of Private Equity contacts in the UK, and delivering high-quality client work.

How You’ll Grow

We are dedicated to supporting your professional development through various programs focused on leadership, growth, and skills enhancement. You will receive on-the-job learning, self-guided courses, and certifications. A dedicated coach will mentor and support your progress through regular coaching sessions, advocating for your professional growth. We also have tailored programs for key professional milestones to prepare you for your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Proven experience advising PE clients on pre- and post-deal topics, including Operational Due Diligences, Carve-Out Due Diligences, and Post-Deal full Potential Programmes targeting cost optimization and value creation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in the PE industry from diligence to transformation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations (pre and post deal).
• Ability to work well with PE deal teams, Operational Excellence teams, and Portfolio management teams to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis, with excellent deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to meet evolving client needs.
• Willingness to travel at short notice domestically and internationally.

Total Wellbeing

We support your wellbeing—physically, emotionally, and financially—through competitive benefits, including a pension, and 15 flexible benefits such as health, lifestyle, and family options. We also offer professional development, wellness programs, recognition, community volunteering, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm with over 8,300 employees in 34 countries. We advise clients facing significant opportunities and challenges. In fiscal year 2023, we generated $3.49 billion in revenue. Our services are provided through legally distinct entities in certain jurisdictions. FTI is publicly traded on the NYSE. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram.