Sr Managing Director - Senior Managing Director FTI Consulting Employee Review

4.0
Jun 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Outstanding people. The professionals are all at the of their respective games. Competitive salaries, strong technology infrastructure (meaning: They keep work computers and software up-to-date; well-trained IT people in-office at all locations keep things humming.)

Cons

The company tends to spend a great deal of time and money recruiting and training top talent. But because FTI is publicly-traded, senior management has one goal only: Keeping the stock price high. (Which is their legal obligation ... but that tends to conflict directly with a consulting practice.) As a result: if there's even a slight downturn in billable hours (one slow quarter, for example, after 12-14 quarters of solid growth), they start slashing upper-echelon employees to keep the stock price high. Terribly short-sighted and wasteful. They also have an "up or out" view of everyone above Admin Assistant level ... meaning that many very talented employees are promoted to positions where suddenly they're required to develop business (when they have zero experience at client development, much less the desire to do so). Result: A lot of excellent mid-level people leave when they can't fulfill the new job (which they never asked for)

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5.0
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Pros

Work culture and Learning opportunities

Cons

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

* Strong brand recognition and an impressive roster of clients and projects. * Opportunity to work with talented colleagues across multiple business segments. * Exposure to a fast-paced environment that provides significant professional growth and learning opportunities.

Cons

* Lack of consistent leadership visibility and clear strategic direction across parts of the organization. * Communication from senior leadership can be limited, leaving employees without a clear understanding of priorities and long-term goals. * Decision-making often feels reactive rather than proactive. * Accountability and partnership are inconsistent across teams and business segments. * Employees may not always feel adequately supported when raising concerns or navigating challenging situations. * Leadership teams are often stretched thin, which can impact coaching, communication, and overall employee support. * Performance evaluation and promotion processes can lack transparency, making it difficult to understand how decisions are made. * Employee experiences can vary significantly depending on team, manager, and business segment. * Opportunities for feedback exist, but employees do not always see meaningful action taken in response to recurring concerns. * Collaboration and cross-functional alignment can be challenging at times due to differing priorities and expectations.

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