FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.   

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.   

There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.    

Are you ready to make an impact?  

About The Role  

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view and actionable strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications, and public affairs in all the major markets around the world. 

As a Director on the Financial Services team, you will provide counsel to world- leading banks, asset managers, and other financial services companies to execute proactive communications and public affairs strategies to protect and enhance their reputations in the US and globally. You will also be expected to execute proactive communications campaigns, engage actively with members of the media, build short- and long-term communications plans and work closely with other practice areas across the organization, including the crisis, people and transformation, government affairs and financial communications teams. You will have strong media relationships, and a track record in leading successful media-focused campaigns and managing sensitive client issues. 

What You’ll Do  

A successful Director is intellectually curious and a confident self-starter with the ability to organize and prioritize client and internal demands in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. A Director will be comfortable speaking with media and the C-suite of the world’s leading financial institutions. The ability to develop and maintain a strong ‘trusted advisor’ relationship with teammates across FTI’s practices in the US and globally, is critical to success. You should be able to inspire and lead account teams, with a client-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering quality work at all levels. You will begin to learn to identify and secure new business opportunities for the firm, and be committed to offering creative, integrated solutions to clients and in new business pursuits. 

How You’ll Grow   

You'll learn how to manage clients and teams efficiently, playing a key leadership role as an Account Manager. You will further develop your expertise across financial services as a sector-focused communications professional. You’ll work with a team of experienced communicators to identify new clients and will be part of every step of the pitch process. This is an opportunity for a motivated, self-starter to guide a team and manage a portfolio of accounts. 

What You Will Need To Succeed   

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within a financial services firm, at an agency, or in journalism, with strong knowledge and network across the financial services industry 
• B.S. degree or higher in English, Journalism, Corporate Communications or related field  
• Ability to travel to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide expert communications, advocacy, positioning and other strategic counsel to clients 
• Be able to work with the media – traditional news, digital, trade, broadcast, podcasts – to shape coverage and secure meaningful engagement for clients 
• Manage multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This includes scheduling of calls, meeting client deadlines, managing billing/hours, and staying up to date on client information. This can mean early morning or later evening calls as clients span the globe
• Bring creative ideas to clients that highlight our team’s communications skills and the rest of the firm’s capabilities
• Maintain relationships with journalists and producers, trade associations, think tanks, and relevant industry leaders to secure platforms for clients and enhance and grow business
• Attend conferences and industry events to prospect and network
• Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate your team to excel 

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