FTI Consulting
Senior Director | Financial Services
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Senior Director | Financial Services
FTI Consulting – Senior Director, Financial Services
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation. We partner with the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks, and private equity firms on their most critical issues—redeploying expertise, mobilising teams, and delivering impact that changes the way the world works.
By tackling high-stakes matters with precision across industries, we unlock a world of possibilities. Whether you're resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk, or strengthening retail demand, we enable smart leaders to create lasting value during moments that matter most.
At FTI Consulting, you won’t just meet leaders who have shaped history—you’ll join them. Set to work at the speed of today, on the challenges shaping tomorrow. From day one, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that thrives on clarity, fearlessness, and the myriad ideas that come when complementing your expertise with ours.
We’re a firm where ideas are cultivated, careers are built, and professionals are empowered. Are you ready to make your impact?
Job Description
About the Role
The Financial Services team at FTI Consulting supports financial institutions, regulators, governments, and enforcement agencies across the full spectrum of financial regulation. Our practice areas include:
- Regulatory and business change programmes
- Governance and conduct matters
- Risk and regulatory advice
- Risk management frameworks
- Disputes, Investigations, and Remediation programmes
Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team with experts across every major financial hub, we tackle complex challenges with agility and precision. Our teams combine specialised industry knowledge, regulatory expertise, forensic insights, and strong communication skills to deliver meaningful results.
As a Senior Director, you will play a strategic role in shaping the team’s success—leading client projects from inception, contributing to business development, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.
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What You’ll Do
Project Delivery
- Serve as a core leader in project execution, managing a team and acting as the primary client liaison.
- Work on diverse challenges, including issue analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, document reviews, interviews, process walks, solution development, and report drafting.
Business Development
- Lead sales efforts, including client pitch meetings, proposal drafts, and pitch presentations.
- Secure extensions to existing engagements and expand relationships through your network.
Team Leadership & Growth
- Provide mentorship to junior colleagues while fostering an open, collaborative environment.
- Build and strengthen internal and external relationships to pursue cross-service engagements.
Thought Leadership
- Contribute to brand-building initiatives for FTI Consulting and the Regulatory Risk Management team through:
- Developing industry thought leadership collateral
- Designing and participating in high-impact events
Note: Travel may be required as part of project execution.
We expect Senior Directors to embody our commitment to strategic consultancy excellence in financial regulation while maintaining a technical depth across policy, compliance, and risk areas.
How You’ll Grow
At FTI Consulting, we take professional development seriously.
Career Development
- Multi-year programs designed to support critical milestones, from internal promotions to leadership growth.
- personalized guidance from a dedicated mentor/coach through structured mentorship and regular check-ins.
- Training and certifications aligned with your career journey to deepen expertise and broaden skill sets.
Regardless of where you start, you’ll gain exposure to our clients, team, and industry—while receiving the support to thrive in each phase of your career.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
A Senior Director takes ownership of delivering high quality results while adapting to fast-moving environments. Key capabilities include:
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- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, juggling multiple high-impact projects.
- Experience leading diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership and global offices outside the UK.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience interpreting and advising on UK regulatory regimes, particularly:
- Financial crime regulations (POCA, Money Laundering Regulations 2017)
- FCA regulatory perimeter, governance, and conduct provisions (COBS, SYSC, PROD)
- Consumer Duty, Senior Managers & Certification Regime
- MiFID II, MiFIR, market abuse legislation
- Proven expertise building, implementing, and maintaining risk management and compliance frameworks, including:
- Remediation programmes
- Policies, procedures, governance structures, and monitoring plans
- FCA authorisations, FSMA requests (s.165/166, BoE-led skilled person reviews)
- Ability to lead transformation initiatives and assessment work, including:
- Gap analysis, training, monitoring, assurance, and reporting
- Regulatory impact assessments and compliance gap analysis
Professional Background
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent (or significant professional certifications in compliance/regulation).
- Multiple years in financial services, gained through:
- Experience within a regulated institution (e.g., bank, insurer, fintech).
- Advocacy in consulting, regulatory policy, or legal practice related to financial services.
Preferred Requirements
- Awareness of global compliance frameworks (including ESMA EU, SEC, CFTC, Basel 4).
About Us
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to strict guidelines to promote an environment where diversity, equality, and belonging thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, religion, disability, sex, gender orientation, expression, age, or other protected status.
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