FTI Delta EMEA

Vault’s Verdict

A boutique strategy consultancy with a fast growth trajectory and a global presence, FTI Delta insiders love their firm’s commitment to its meritocratic culture. Promotions exemplify what they’re talking about: The firm has two promotion cycles a year, with clear requirements to reach the next level. This fits well with the firm’s entrepreneurial culture, which favors self-starters.

Despite FTI Delta’s rigorous environment, the firm still has an intimate culture. Insiders say it feels like a family, where everyone is willing to lend a hand and help bring fellow consultants up to speed in their personal area of expertise. The firm operates with a great deal of trust, placing confidence in its consultants to take on major responsibilities early in their careers. 

Another bright spot for FTI Delta is the compensation. Insiders say it’s near the top of the market, and the hours they work to earn that compensation are reasonable for consulting. All in all, this is a great firm to consider if you’re looking to build a career with an upstart firm whose direction is pointing up. 

Employee Reviews

Firm Culture

• “Everyone has years and years of industry knowledge, so the ramp-up for new joiners to catch up can be quite steep. However, everyone is both super smart and helpful, so working with and learning from my colleagues is a true privilege.”
• “We have a great, family-like culture.”
• “You have a sense of ownership and the flexibility to drive impact.”
• “They trust in you, no matter your seniority.”

Quality of Life

• “The firm has a six-week work-from-home policy, plus a six-month sabbatical. We have an extremely active corporate social responsibility and wellbeing programs.”
• “We have lots of international opportunities and do a lot of work remotely, but we work long hours.”
• “I get appreciation and recognition for my hard work, and I have the flexibility to take time off.”
• “We have a good balance of working at home and in the office, but we could do more within the office to promote breaks, like having a break room or encouraging a daily 20-minute walk.”

Career Development

• “We have evaluations every six months, so you can get promoted twice per year. I have moved from analyst to manager in two years thanks to that policy.”
• “The firm offers strong promotion processes and global opportunities”
• “The firm has great coaching and is a meritocracy, but sometimes junior employees can be promoted too quickly.”
• “The firm’s fast growth allows for faster promotion cycles. It’s an entrepreneurial environment with excellent colleagues that are passionate and intrinsically motivated.”

Compensation

• “We have relatively high compensation at all levels, and the bonus is applicable to your total annual compensation (including allowances) and not just your base salary. However, your base salary is only half of your total annual compensation (excluding your bonus), which affects your end-of-service compensation.”
• “It is a competitive salary, and the promotion process seems fair, but the bonus amount depends a lot on project utilization, which you can’t do much to influence.”
• “We have very fair compensation with great benefits. Sometimes the bonus percentage is unclear, but it is always very good.”
• “We have the highest base salary and bonus compensation on the market. However, there are limited extra perks on top of standard benefits.”

Community Engagement

• “We have dedicated women in consulting programs.”
• “DEI is a priority for the firm, globally and regionally, and is applied throughout the employee journey, from hiring to exiting.”
• “We have active efforts on a local and global scale.”
• “We have several initiatives to promote health and wellness. They range from information sessions with experts providing employees with mental wellbeing counselors and discounts at wellness centers.”

Business Outlook

• “It is a tough industry, but the firm operates with great experience and knowledge in the public sector and the technology, media, and telecom space.”
• “We have a strong growth trajectory both globally and regionally, despite a stabilizing or shrinking market size. Our clients trust our senior and junior team.”
• “We are part of a growing platform, with a good pipeline of transactions in sectors that are undergoing profound change and have a lot of activity, such as fiber infrastructure and media.”
• “We are doing great right now, but there’s a lot of pressure on the business development front.”

Hiring Process

• “Estimate the number of strawberry ice creams sold in City X. Calculate the break-even point.”
• “Calculate how many hotels there are in Barcelona.”
• “Should the government invest in attracting Lionel Messi to the National Football league? What amount is the optimal government subsidy for eggs.”
• “Expect to see lots of market sizing cases. However, we do some interesting cases like launching a cinema in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

Interview Questions

• “We have four rounds of interviews with different levels of seniority. We’re looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn and willing to be part of the firm.”
• “The interview process is very selective to ensure we acquire the top talent. The ideal candidate should be well-rounded, driven and well-prepared, ambitious, poised, and well-mannered. They should be able to answer tricky questions, comfortable with problem-solving and analytics, and be a clear communicator.”
• “Candidates should have a proactive approach to identify, engage, and convert high-potential clients. The ideal candidate is thriving both academically and professionally, as well as in their extracurricular life.”
• “The process is very tough from a technical standpoint, but fair and interviewee led. My process was quick—four interviews in one month—and included senior people at the company.”