Academy Trainee (Saudi Nationals Only)
FTI Consulting · Riyadh · SAR 7,500/month (stated in the posting)
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation with more than 8,100 employees located in 32 countries and territories and headquartered in Washington, D.C. 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. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges.
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 KSA Academy is a structured 12-month paid traineeship in Riyadh, launching on 22 November 2026. It is a bridge from university to full-time work – not a shadowing placement. You will be salaried from day one, learn the same foundations we give our own consultants, and then apply them on real client projects.
The year is built around five learning blocks and eight core themes. Classroom and facilitated sessions come first, then you join live client projects across several parts of the business, with protected learning time built in for the rest of the year.
Building our own bench of Saudi talent is how we grow a durable business in the Kingdom. Trainees who show real potential will have a genuine route into full-time employment at FTI Consulting.
What You’ll Do
- Complete an intensive launch block covering orientation, our segments, working styles, ownership, communication, writing and presenting
- Build core skills in business and finance fundamentals, critical thinking, Excel, data and AI
- Join live client projects from early 2027, with projects becoming your main focus as the year progresses
- Take on more responsibility and work more independently as your skills grow
- Work across different segments, so you see several parts of the firm
- Meet with your cohort every week to build new skills, go deeper on themes such as AI, and present back what you have learned
- Complete a career capstone at the end of the programme that shows how far you have come
How You’ll Grow
The programme is designed and facilitated by our internal Learning & Development specialist, with business-specific sessions led by senior colleagues. It follows five stages – Launch, Build, Apply, Grow and Close – and covers eight core themes:
- Professional essentials – taking ownership of your work, giving and receiving feedback, working well with others
- Communication and collaboration – clear writing, sharp questions, confident presenting and teamwork
- How business works – business models, finance, customers and markets
- Problem solving and critical thinking – defining the real problem, challenging assumptions, turning information into insight
- Digital, data and AI skills – using Excel and data to answer business questions, and using AI well and responsibly
- Commercial and client awareness – what clients need, what creates value and how work is won
- Initiative, innovation and impact – spotting what could be better, developing the idea and making the recommendation
- Self-awareness and career discovery – knowing your strengths, learning from feedback and finding the path that fits you
You will also benefit from mentoring by senior staff and holiday breaks between each learning block.
What You Must Have
- Saudi national
- Graduating in 2026, or graduated within the last three years
- A degree in any discipline – not only business or finance
- A strong academic record
- Fluent Arabic and English
- Able to commit to a full-time position for 12 months commencing in November or December 2026, based in Riyadh.
What We’d Like To See
- Curiosity and drive
- An analytical mindset
- A genuine interest in client work and building a professional career in Riyadh
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn – we look for potential, not a specific degree
What We Offer
- SAR 7,500 gross monthly salary from day one
- SAR 15,000 bonus on completion of the 12-month programme
- We provide a benefits package and wellbeing resources to help you and your family thrive physically, emotionally, financially, and personally, including healthcare coverage, paid leave, family support, and retirement benefits.
- Global-standard training and real client experience on your CV from your first year
- A genuine pathway into a career at FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In compliance with Saudisation requirements and local workforce regulations, preference may be given to suitably qualified Saudi national candidates where applicable.