Director, Securities, Commodities, & Derivatives | Economic Consulting
- Pay
- $180,000 – $243,000 per year
- Location
- New York, NY · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- financial instrument valuation
- derivatives risk management
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Also useful
- Python
- AWS
- AI tools
About the role
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 The Securities, Commodities, and Derivatives practice advises clients across securities, commodities and derivatives on a wide range of transactional, advisory and litigation matters.
We provide clients with innovative, analytical and strategic solutions at critical times. We combine deep industry knowledge and academic rigor.
Our team is made of true experts who have contributed to the theory, written seminal books on derivatives, traded global markets across asset classes, built and managed leading trading businesses in major financial institutions and advised on high- profile transactions and litigation in global capital markets and commodity trading groups.
Our quantitative and trading expertise across asset classes, proprietary analytics and risk management technologies gives us an unparalleled ability to support clients in complex advisory engagements and litigation matters that related to securities, commodities and derivatives.
Our work includes independent expertise and testimony in disputes, litigation, arbitration, complex valuation matters including structured derivatives and customized business valuation, transactions (e.g. M&A) and restructuring advisory, risk management, derivatives hedging advisory, business transformation, integrated due diligence, independent business review and quantitative solutions.
Our clients are broker dealers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity firms, crypto firms, regulators, legislators, brokers, commodity traders, energy companies (including upstream, midstream and downstream operators), and mining and metal processing firms.
What You'll Do
Directors are responsible for the delivery of individual workstreams within projects, working alone or with others. Directors are centrally involved in analysis and the preparation of formal written reports. They are expected to be able to take responsibility for research and other gathering of information; carrying out quantitative, industry and data analysis; and reporting their findings in a clear, concise and structured way.
The role will also involve: Developing practical and effective solutions to address client issues, with a focus in the financial, commodity, and energy markets Summarizing the results of work for presentations and reports Supporting the senior team with writing articles and preparing presentations Coordinating team logistics, including marketing, billing, recruiting, and other logistics performing research Directors are primarily involved with the Securities, Commodities and Derivatives practice team but may be involved with other practices at FTI How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development.
- 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.
Compensation
Minimum Pay: $180,000 Maximum Pay: $243,000 Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual's location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
What You Will Need To Succeed Basic Qualifications MS/MSc, PhD in a quantitative discipline (finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) or MBA (if preceded by undergraduate degree in a STEM field) 4+ years of post-graduate professional experience in economic consulting, trading firms, or other financial institutions Strong working knowledge and experience with Excel; Proficiency in MS Office Preferred Qualifications Good understanding of financial instruments and derivatives valuation and risk management techniques across asset classes (equity, fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodities, energy) Familiarity with global financial market policies and regulations Proficiency in Python and experience with coding best practices Familiarity with AI tools (such as Claude or ChatGPT) and cloud computing platforms (such as AWS) Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively, verbally and in writing Capacity to critically evaluate and compare different sources of information and assumptions to assess reliability Ability to develop and apply robust methods to address complex economic and/or financial issues Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines whilst having to rely on inputs provided by others Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, polished client-ready deliverables, including well-structured PowerPoint presentations and written reports Willingness to occasionally travel for both short and long-term client engagements 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.
From FTI Consulting's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 18, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Director, Securities, Commodities, & Derivatives | Economic Consulting posting at FTI Consulting states compensation of $180,000 – $243,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on FTI Consulting's official career site.
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