Director (Quantitative Manager)| Energy Trading| Economic & Financial Consulting

FTI Consulting
London
6 days ago
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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 Director role is a key role within the team: they are responsible for project managing parts of engagements, directing project teams, providing key technical inputs into all analyses and drafting deliverables to clients:


What You’ll Do

  • Directors have a central role on projects, taking day‑to‑day responsibility for the delivery of sub‑workstreams, and the effective use of junior staff. Typically, Directors will develop, with other senior project team members, the approach to projects, or parts of large projects, and are responsible for anticipating, identifying and resolving issues and keeping senior team members informed of progress.
  • Directors assist in the preparation of formal reports.
  • Directors will start to develop and manage a network of professional relationships with clients and others.

In addition, Directors are expected to help develop client proposals and take part in business development activities, for example giving presentations and attending networking events.


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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

Suitable candidates will be problem‑solvers who enjoy developing and applying bespoke approaches to solve complex, unstructured problems in a logical manner. Candidates will have strong (verbal and written) communication skills and excellent analytical skills; be able to draw upon considerable experience of applying principles to solve problems in practice. The ideal candidate will have an eye for both the big picture and the fine detail.


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  • The capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability;
  • The ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues;
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines whilst having to rely on inputs provided by others;
  • The ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively, verbally and in writing, both internally and with clients.
  • The ability to report and interact with all levels in an organisation (finance, legal, marketing, operations, IT).

Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in a quantitative discipline; preferred candidates will have a post‑graduate qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CQF, FRM);
  • Several years of relevant work experience in roles such as quantitative modelling, derivative valuation or risk management;
  • Direct experience in energy markets (e.g., at utilities, energy traders, oil & gas majors) is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior work experience in consulting is a plus;
  • Further experience in other asset classes (e.g., equity, FX, credit) is a plus;
  • Familiarity with energy market regulation is considered an advantage;
  • Working programming knowledge particularly in Python and potentially in other languages (e.g., R, C++);
  • Working knowledge of market data systems (e.g., Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, ICIS).

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 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.


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Additional Information

  • Job Family/Level: Op Level 3 - Director
  • Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable


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