Job Description
FTI Consulting is home to one of the world’s leading independent economic and financial consulting practices, helping clients understand today’s economic, financial and regulatory opportunities and challenges. We are seeking talented Consultants or Senior Consultants to join our Economic and Financial Consulting (EFC) team. The selected applicant/s will be an integral part of this fast-growing practice, working with team members locally, nationally and internationally.
The selected Consultant/Senior Consultants (2-5 years' experience) will work across the segments of the Economic and Financial Consulting team, with a focus on Energy & Decarbonisation. Our team, which includes economists, engineers, government and regulatory specialists, commercial and strategy advisors and modellers regularly works with businesses, investors, governments, regulators and market institutions to find unique and bespoke solutions to meet our client’s needs.
A successful applicant is capable of tackling novel and intricate economic challenges with precision and expertise. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to analyse complex economic issues, apply advanced methodologies, and deliver high quality outputs. The candidate will possess a deep interest in the quantitative analysis of energy markets, including the application of sophisticated modelling tools. In addition, the selected applicant will be entrusted with overseeing key project components and also begin to develop client relationships.
Specific areas of focus include:
Market Design and Regulation
– Our team active works with clients to analyse and design frameworks that support the development of markets to deliver government objectives. Our local capability is supported by access to FTI Consulting’s market leading global team of energy market design experts.
Energy infrastructure
– Our team supports public and private sector clients develop new energy projects in the transitioning energy market. We work with our clients to understand the different commercial, strategic and regulatory drivers that will enable the successful deployment of capital and the realisation of business plans.
Energy Transition
– In the transition to a low carbon energy industry, many existing players are vulnerable to declining revenues but have the capital and capabilities that can be leveraged to target low carbon opportunities. Our team works closely with these clients to understand how they can leverage their expertise, capabilities and assets to successfully enter new markets.
Our team is primarily based in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and have a preference for candidates who wish to be based in these locations.
What You’ll Do
Undertake economic research and analysis to inform our clients’ decisions.
Undertake quantitative analysis of large energy market data sets and optimisation modelling using PLEXOS and bespoke optimisation models.
Contribute to the development and improvement of models and modelling processes.
Support and contribute towards the production of reports, presentations and other client deliverables.
Assist with business development, preparing proposals and bids.
Develop and acquire new skills by participating in internal and external training and educational opportunities as well as through working closely with our existing team of experts.
Work as part of a team to contribute to a positive workplace culture and support a collective work-life balance.
Develop relationships with our global team of experts and with new and existing clients.
Learn and develop your existing expertise by gaining exposure to a wide range of projects as well as FTI’s team of global experts.
How You’ll Grow
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven track record in applying their professional expertise in the energy sector to a rapidly growing Australian practice of a large and established global firm. The people we recruit will have the opportunity to shape and define the areas they will work in and who they will work with, while having the support of a large international network of experts and colleagues behind them. We regularly form project teams from across our global network and you will have opportunities to work on international issues and overseas.
Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Engineering, Commerce or a related are required.
A Master’s degree or PhD are desirable . Other qualifications will be considered.
2 to 5+ years of experience in consulting firms, industry or government.
Relevant experience in the focus areas described above.
Deep understanding of the energy sector challenges.
Experience using energy market modelling tools, e.g. PLEXOS, and/or other coding languages, e.g. Python, R.
Experience in effectively communicating findings from your work to a broad spectrum of people.
Experience working within a team to develop and deliver innovative solutions to complex problems.
Benefits
Attractive remuneration
18 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible working arrangements
Corporate matching for charitable donations
Opportunities for global mobility
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
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 8,000 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognised as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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.
Additional Information
Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
Employee Status: Regular
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