Investing in the Future: FTI Technology’s Global Graduate Program Empowers Fresh Talent From Day One

More than a training program, this effort is a fully integrated, cross-functional opportunity that brings together early-career professionals from around the world. Whether based in the U.S., EMEA or the Asia Pacific region, each early career professional joining FTI Technology enters a program prioritizing exposure to real-world challenges, hands-on learning and cross-border teamwork. New hires might join a specific practice area but their exposure to client work is intentionally broad, providing a foundational understanding across multiple company practice areas.

From their first day, graduates are trained together and encouraged to connect across geographies. Continuous feedback loops, frequent check-ins and team-led initiatives help new hires stay engaged and supported as they build expertise across disciplines.

In this Q&A, two recent hires, Aria Rub and Valentina Macome, share their experience in the program.

What was it about FTI Technology that caught your attention? 

Macome: I hold a Master of Laws in Law and Technology from King's College London and am now a consultant within the Information Governance, Privacy & Security team. It’s this role that specifically attracted me to the firm. It’s exactly what I wanted to do, and there’s a clear path to progress at the company. The tools and support are there, and people genuinely want to help me grow. Only a few months in, my expectations were already being met.

Rub: The focus on corporate citizenship was a key motivator for me. The more I researched, the more I liked what I saw. It’s not just about the work but also how the company contributes to the broader community.

What was the hiring experience like?

Rub: I was surprisingly at ease. I felt comfortable, not stressed out. That wasn’t the case with other companies. With FTI Technology, the interviews left me feeling good about the people and the place.

Macome: The process was efficient and impactful. I was speaking with senior leaders from the start, which gave real insight into the culture. These days, many roles require many, tedious rounds of interviews before meeting with senior leadership, so it was refreshing to have that perspective early on in the process. 

Also, I could tell it wasn’t just my qualifications that were being considered. The hiring team genuinely wanted to get to know me. It made me feel that the team cared about finding candidates who would thrive here.

What’s the most interesting project you’ve been part of so far? 

Rub: I moved quickly from shadowing to participating in actual work in a client-facing matter. My first project was short but I got to see everything, from setup to document production. It was great to take on real responsibility so soon and to have access to senior team members who could oversee and provide feedback on my work.

Macome: One of my early engagements was supporting a data privacy implementation for a financial institution in the UAE, mapping local regulations and drafting policy deliverables. It’s highly complex work that has taught me a lot. Another project related to data compliance, which gave me an opportunity to draw upon my background and learn all at once. 

What other opportunities are you taking part in at FTI Technology?

Macome: Beyond client work, I’m involved in the company’s corporate citizenship program and an employee resource group.

Rub: Same goes for me. Two recent corporate citizenship projects involved volunteering at a school-based economic education event and running a holiday gift drive for kids in the U.K.

FTI Technology’s graduate experience is more than a job. It’s a launchpad. Inspiring early-career professionals like Aria and Valentina, the program helps build meaningful connections, provides exposure to a range of practice areas and gives employees ownership of their professional development. 

The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and not necessarily the views of FTI Consulting, its management, its subsidiaries, its affiliates, or its other professionals.