Pros
I went from Big 4 to FTI and there are definite benefits to a smaller, more analytical firm. The work we're doing is more rigorous and I'm more confident in it and you have better access to senior leadership. Pretty much everyone here Senior Director and below has been great - personable, not overly competitive, smart, and hard-working. Leaders have been engaged and respectful on projects and have taken an active interest in getting to know and developing junior team members. FTI has much more of a team mentality than other firms I've been exposed to.
Cons
It's consulting - long hours and poor work-life balance with the expectation that you pay your dues and are always available to work. Slow adoption of technology that would make the job easier. Fewer perks than you'd see at a big firm (e.g., travel discounts, wellness funds). Definitely has some work to do on D&I, culturally.