ET 2027 | Graduate Scheme, Digital Forensics

FTI Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting in London seeks a university graduate to join the Digital Forensics & Investigations team as a Consultant. You’ll acquire digital evidence to forensic standards, access data from devices, perform analysis under supervision, and liaise with clients to manage work across the UK and abroad.

You’ll gain exposure to forensic imaging tools and bespoke software, travel when required, and develop skills across the digital forensic lifecycle with senior guidance.

Qualifications

• University graduate with a 2:1 degree or equivalent in forensic computing, technology, criminal or legal-focused subject.
• Familiarity with forensic principles and technologies is preferred.
• Interest in forensic practices and ability to work with mobile/PC data is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire digital evidence to forensic standards.
• Access and handle data from mobile devices, computers, servers, and cloud sources.
• Perform forensic analysis and reporting under supervision.
• Liaise with clients and senior staff to manage work.
• Research and develop custom solutions for client needs.
• Be flexible with hours and travel when required.

Skills

Forensic computing

Digital forensics

Data analysis

Scripting knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor degree (2:1) in forensic computing or related field

Tools

Encase

Cellebrite

X-Ways

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 Digital Forensics & Investigations team is part of our Technology practice that brings together over 500 professionals around the world in a broad range of disciplines from forensic investigations to cloud technology, blockchain, data privacy, software development, AI and more.

What You’ll Do

This Consultant position in the Digital Forensics & Investigations team based in London is an opportunity to start your career as a professional in a team of specialists, dedicated to solving the challenges of our broad client base.

• Identify and acquire digital evidence to forensic standards, on-site at client premises around the UK and abroad
• Utilise industry standard and bespoke software to access, extract and handle data from mobile devices, computers, servers and cloud data sources
• Perform forensic analysis and reporting for a wide range of data sources under supervision of senior staff
• Liaise with clients and senior staff to manage work
• Research and develop custom solutions and apply to client needs
• Be service-oriented to meet client deadlines, including working out of business hours when necessary
• Travel as required, which may be at short notice.

How You’ll Grow

Consultants experience a broad range of clients, technologies, business challenges, bespoke solutions and working environments. Throughout the role, you will have opportunities to manage sections of projects, develop custom solutions and build internal and external relationships.

You will work with your Performance Coach on a development and training plan to ensure experience across the digital forensic lifecycle to support your professional development.

You may also have the opportunity to travel as part of projects or secondments, most commonly to our clients’ offices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

We expect successful candidates to demonstrate a willingness and capacity to develop skills that are transferable across disciplines in the Technology practice, and support this through a mixture of internal and external training courses and on-the-job exposure to new areas.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• University graduate/final year student who can work full-time from 6th September 2027
• Achieved/predicted a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in forensic computing or a technology, criminal or legal-focused subject, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with forensic principles and technologies
• A keen interest in forensic practices and protocols
• Familiarity with mobile device, cloud and personal computer systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a digital forensics or related role or university project
• Knowledge of forensic imaging and analysis tools such as Encase, Cellebrite or X-Ways
• Ability to handle data using tools such as Excel, MS Access, SQL and other tools
• Knowledge of programming or scripting (Python, Java, C#, Visual Basic, PowerShell)
• Enthusiasm for technology and an interest in technical developments
• Self-developer that demonstrates an ability to solve complex problems with well thought out solutions
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support the team’s goals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while handling multiple tasks through to completion
• Ability to communicate effectively in a client facing role
• Flexible working hours and ability to work in a cross-functional team

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.