Managing Director, Office of the SMD

Company: FTI Consulting
Location: Elkins Park
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

The SMD Services Group is a new group at FTI which will play a critical role in stewarding the experience and success of the firm’s most senior leaders. We are looking to add a role to lead the SMD Total Rewards strategy & services; that could in time evolve into a more senior role leading all of the SMD Services group. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of SMD Value Proposition, including compensation strategy, governance and administration of these programs and performance management programs. The role partners closely with segment and region HR leaders and will leverage data and analytics to drive total rewards decision making. With a global lens, this leader ensures that programs and decisions affecting SMD remuneration are consistent, transparent, and strategically aligned across regions and business lines. What You’ll Do As the Managing Director of the SMD Value Proposition you will provide strategic leadership & execution across all topics related to improving our Total Rewards strategy and how we attract and retain top SMD talent. Compensation Strategy & Governance • Design competitive and performance-aligned pay structures for senior executives and Senior Managing Directors. • Align rewards with firm strategy, growth objectives, and profitability • Balance short-term incentives (STIs) and long-term incentives (LTIs) with firm culture and professional services market norms. • Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness using market benchmarking Performance Management • Partner with regional and segment HR leaders and provide best practice guidance for the annual performance evaluation process for SMDs, ensuring consistency and rigor. • Design and deliver a clear look back process early in the three year cycle to ensure that SMDs are delivering on the business case (from hire or KSIP) and develop metrics and mechanisms to provide clear and actionable feedback from the business where there are performance gaps • Provide insight and analytics to support talent and compensation decisions. SMD Lifecycle Management • Manage key SMD lifecycle events, including promotions, transitions, retirements, and separations. • Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences, with appropriate stakeholder engagement and around the SMD value proposition, long term compensation tools etc Strategic Advisory & Leadership Support • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CHRO, CFO, and segment and region business leaders on matters related to SMD total rewards strategy. • Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in rewards and retention. • Advise senior leadership, board members, and compensation committees on pay recommendations and trends in conjunction with the Director Of Exec Comp • Provide guidance to HR Business Partners and Finance leaders on implications of executive pay programs. Global Alignment & Consistency • Ensure consistent policies, practices, and experiences for SMDs across regions and business units. • Balance global standards with local legal and cultural considerations. How You’ll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and 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. What You Will Need To Succeed Basic Qualifications • 20 years of relevant experience in a leadership role, with a strong background in global total rewards management • Effective oral and verbal communications, including experience with C suite leadership Preferred Qualifications • Experience in partner services within a professional services environment, preferably within consulting or a similar field • Deep expertise on Total Rewards in Professional Services including compensation, equity, benefits, long term compensation vehicles • Proven track record of leading and delivering initiatives that have enhanced Partner/SMD experience, driven efficiencies, reduced risk and improved service delivery Additional Information Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt Job Family/Level: Core Operations Level 5 - Tier 1 Payroll Expense Type: Infrastructure (Non-billable) Employee Status: Regular Compensation Minimum Pay: 173500 Maximum Pay: 339000

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