Senior Consultant, Global Risk & Investigations | Forensic and Litigation Consulting
FTI Consulting · Mexico City
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
Based in Mexico, you will join a growing team that works on complex investigations, disputes, compliance and risk matters across Mexico, Latin America and globally. You will work alongside experienced professionals, leading law firms and sophisticated multinational clients on matters where the facts are complex, the stakes are high and the answers matter.
This role is designed for someone who combines strong accounting and analytical skills with intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and an investigative mindset. You will have early exposure to clients and senior team members, meaningful responsibility on engagements, and the opportunity to help grow our practice in Mexico.
As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for applying investigative, forensic accounting, financial and analytical skills to complex client matters.
What You’ll Do
- Perform day-to-day activities on projects including interaction with client personnel, team members, and law firm associates and partners involved in anti-corruption and fraud-related matters
- Perform accounting and financial analysis and assist law firms and clients in analyzing and documenting complex accounting issues in the context of investigations, compliance program/controls assessments, and monitorships
- Organize information to facilitate effective data access and analysis
- Participate in interviews of client personnel and third parties
- Assist in preparing memoranda and reports that will be delivered to team members, law firms, clients, regulatory bodies, and other parties, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with law firm and client personnel
- Apply accounting, financial, and analytical skills to various situations
- Maintain detailed working paper records reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information utilized during the performance of all tasks
- Support complex investigations involving fraud, corruption, misconduct and other business integrity concerns.
- Analyze financial records, transactional data, communications and other sources of information to identify patterns, anomalies and relevant facts.
- Conduct and support investigative interviews of employees, executives and third parties.
- Assist with background research, due diligence and investigative research where relevant to client matters.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across FTI’s global network and with external counsel and client teams.
- Help translate complex findings into clear, concise and defensible presentations, reports and work product.
- Work on matters spanning Mexico, Latin America, the United States and other international markets, collaborating with FTI colleagues across disciplines and geographies.
- Depending on the engagement, support litigation and dispute matters involving financial analysis, accounting issues, damages or other complex fact patterns.
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How You’ll Grow
This is an excellent opportunity to have an immediate impactful role on client engagements and
lay a meaningful role in sophisticated, high-profile investigations and compliance matters.
You will gain exposure to investigations, compliance, forensic accounting and disputes across Mexico and international markets, while collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines and offices across FTI Consulting.
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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in forensic accounting or related field
- Working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting concepts, with exposure to IFRS, Mexico NIF and/or U.S. GAAP. Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements is a plus. Professional certifications such as CPA, Contador Público, CFE or equivalent are valued but not required
- Strong accounting, financial analysis, problem-solving and communication skills
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish, with the ability to conduct interviews, analyze documents and communicate effectively with clients in both languages
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong writing and oral presentation skills. Strong preference on accounting and financial analytical skills.
- Experience using data analytics or technology to analyze large or complex datasets is highly valued. Experience with tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI or similar platforms is a plus.
- Master’s degree highly valued
- Strong intellectual curiosity and investigative mindset
- Sound judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous information
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
- Comfort working in fast-paced, sensitive and confidential environments
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities
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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.