FTI Consulting Placement Guide
Advisory & Expert Consulting · Washington DC, USA (India: Mumbai, Delhi) · ~8,000 employees · Founded 1982
FTI Consulting is a global expert-advisory firm specialising in economic consulting, restructuring, forensics, litigation support and strategic communications. It is a strong PE and legal-sector recruiter.
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Business Model
Expert-grade advisory combining economic, financial and forensic depth for litigation, restructuring and high-stakes corporate situations.
Revenue streams
- Corporate finance & restructuring
- Economic consulting
- Forensic & litigation
- Technology advisory
- Strategic communications (Compass Lexecon)
Key products
- Restructuring advisory
- Economic expert testimony
- Forensic investigations
- E-discovery & tech
- Crisis & communications
Customers
- Law firms & litigation clients
- PE & corporate clients
- Regulators & governments
- Banks & creditors
Salary & Roles
₹10 – 22+ LPA (Analyst/Consultant tracks)
Roles typically hiring for
- Business Analyst / Associate Analyst
- Consultant (Strategy / Technology / Risk)
- Advisory / Audit Associate
- Data & AI Consultant
Eligibility criteria
Strong academics (usually 65%+ / 7.0+ CGPA), no backlogs, excellent communication and structured-thinking ability. Open to most disciplines.
Hiring timeline
On-campus placements Aug–Nov; lateral/off-campus hiring year-round. Offer to joining: 3–6 months.
Skills to prepare
Structured problem-solvingCase-interview frameworksBusiness acumenGuesstimates & mental mathCommunication & storytellingExcel / PowerPoint
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Expert-advisory market leader
- Diverse practice mix (5 segments)
- Strong litigation & restructuring franchise
- Global reach
Weaknesses
- Less brand visibility vs MBB for strategy
- Litigation-cycle dependence
- Integration of acquired units
- Premium cost base
Opportunities
- Regulatory & litigation demand
- Distressed-cycle restructuring
- Tech forensics & e-discovery
- India legal market
Threats
- Macro recovery reducing distress work
- Competition (A&M, Kroll)
- Talent costs
- Consulting-cycle slowdown
Competitors
Alvarez & Marsal Restructuring rival
Performance focus.
Kroll Forensics rival
Risk & investigation.
Deloitte Advisory rival
Big-4 scale.
Huron Rival
Healthcare & education.
Industry Intelligence
Expert advisory thrives on litigation, regulatory complexity and distressed cycles; FTI's breadth across five segments provides diversification.
Key trends
- Litigation & regulatory demand
- Restructuring cycle
- Forensics & investigations
- Tech & e-discovery
Outlook
Litigation and regulatory complexity drive sustained demand; economic recovery reduces restructuring but boosts M&A advisory.
Top tier
Restructuring
Global
Expert leader
Economic
Litigation
5 practices
Segments
Diversified
Interview Process
Stage-by-stage, with tips and sample questions
1
Aptitude Round
Online test on quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and verbal ability.
Tips
- Practice data-interpretation sets
- Brush up percentages, ratios, profit & loss
- Work on reading speed for verbal
Sample questions
- Data interpretation on a sales table
- Logical puzzle / seating arrangement
- Profit & loss / ratio problem
- Critical-reasoning verbal set
2
Case Interview
The core round. You crack a business problem live — market entry, profitability, or a guesstimate — showing structured thinking.
Tips
- Learn frameworks: profitability, 4P, market entry, guesstimates
- Structure first, then dive in — say your approach aloud
- Always summarise with a recommendation
Sample questions
- Our client’s profits are falling — diagnose why.
- Should an Indian D2C brand enter tier-2 cities?
- Estimate the market size for electric scooters in India.
- How would you improve a bank’s customer retention?
3
Group Discussion
Tests communication, teamwork and clarity of thought in a moderated group on a business or abstract topic.
Tips
- Initiate or summarise to stand out — quality over quantity
- Back points with logic/data, not volume
- Let others speak; build on their points
Sample questions
- Is remote work good for the Indian economy?
- AI will create more jobs than it destroys — discuss.
- Should India prioritise growth or sustainability?
4
HR / Fit Round
Partner/manager round on motivation, culture fit, and your story. Tests why-consulting and why-this-firm.
Tips
- Have a sharp “why consulting” and “why this firm”
- Know the firm’s service lines and recent work
- Show curiosity and a learning mindset
Sample questions
- Why consulting and why our firm?
- Tell me about a leadership experience.
- A time you influenced without authority.
- What would you do if you disagreed with a client?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why consulting?
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Why our firm specifically?
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Tell me about yourself.
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Walk me through how you’d read a P&L statement.
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What business metrics would you track for a SaaS company?
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Explain a recent business news story and its impact.
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Profitability case: revenues flat, costs rising — diagnose.
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Market-entry case for a new geography.
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