Forensic & Litigation Consulting Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

About the Role

In the Forensic & Litigation Consulting segment, we are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative, valuation and dispute expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients. 

As a Graduate, you will be working on client engagements under the supervision of more senior members of the team and will include valuations of shares, businesses, debt, intangible assets, economic loss analysis, and investigations. You will typically undertake tasks such as gathering, organising and reviewing accounting and financial data, performing calculations, undertaking research, and documenting your work.

You will benefit from on-the-job coaching from team members and will be supported in undertaking an appropriate post-graduate accounting qualification. You will also need to develop a strong knowledge of the legal process, especially regarding litigation, fraud and compliance issues.

What You’ll Do

• Quantify loss and damage in commercial disputes, including review of business records, performing financial analysis, and creating financial models
• Execution of a wide range of valuation engagements, including company and industry analysis, and performing financial, ratio and comparable company analysis
• Document review for investigations, including fraud, misconduct and regulatory compliance engagements
• Support day-to-day engagement execution, including interaction with clients, financiers, auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors
• Assist with preparation of reports and presentations
• Assist senior team members with business development activities
• Contribute to company initiatives and team development activities

How You’ll Grow 

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to build a career as a forensic accountant or valuations expert. This unique role is not offered by many competitors and will allow you to utilise your accounting and/or finance knowledge and apply them to complex problems. You will gain exposure to our wide-ranging client base, including lawyers, corporates, government regulators, and banks.

You will have the opportunity to learn directly from senior management in the team and work on large multi-jurisdictional engagements around the world.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance (other degrees are also considered, particularly in the sciences)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent quantitative skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office applications
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex financial information
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• This role will require travel to the client and FTI offices
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Attractive remuneration
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Medical insurance program (corporate membership) for including dependent(s)
• Annual paid volunteer hours
• Corporate matching for charitable donations
• Flexible working arrangements
• Fresh fruits, snacks, and drinks
• Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”) – free to all employees and their immediate families
• Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
• Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave