Managing Director – PE-focused Transformation

FTI Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Managing Director to lead client-facing projects focusing on Private Equity. The role includes business development, leveraging a network of contacts, and delivering high-quality client work. Proven experience advising Private Equity clients is essential. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Market competitive benefits

Professional development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising Private Equity clients on operational due diligence and post-deal programmes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller projects and manage larger ones.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Deliver high-quality client work.

Skills

Advising Private Equity clients

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration in fast-paced environments

Independent work capability

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.

The FTI PE Performance Improvement team is 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 over recent years, and now has offices in the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Middle East, South Africa as well as 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 and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

Our Managing Directors ("MDs") are client-facing and work-generating consultants who typically lead smaller projects and are the delivery lead on large projects (both pre and post deal). They are a key part of the management of a very successful growing practice that works across EMEA.

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

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.

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

• 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 that address every cost bucket on the target P&L including but not limited to assessing an assets platform for growth, operations, supply chain management, SG&A and NWC, focusing on the specific challenges and especially opportunities for value creation that impact performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; adept at operating within the PE industry from diligence to transformation.
• Ability to interface and collaborate with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations (both pre and post deal).
• Can deal effectively work with PE deal teams, PE Operational Excellence teams and collaborate with Portfolio management teams to achieve fast paced results.
• A strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis; deploying excellent deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-tasked environment as leaders in the firm.
• Ability and willingness to learn and adapt in an ever-changing environment to meet client needs.
• Ability and willingness to travel at short notice both nationally and internationally.

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

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 $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. 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.

Additional Information

• Job Family/Level: Op Level 5 - Managing Dir
• Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable