Director | Energy & Natural Resources | Strategic Communications

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who wants to join our market leading consulting team which provides strategic communications to global companies within the Energy and Natural Resources sector.

Our clients include listed and non-listed businesses operating across the sector including mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and clean technology.  These range from global leaders, Fortune500s and FTSE100s through to start-ups and mandates can be ongoing retainers, reputational projects or capital markets transactions.

We are seeking a Director to help grow our market leading Mining and Metals practice. This role will see you work closely with our mining and metals clients on capital markets and broader financial communications workstreams. Founded as a financial communications advisory firm, this work remains deeply ingrained in our business with extensive experience developing strategies and programmes to help build resilience as clients navigate critical reputational moments and enhance enterprise value. We address these challenges and opportunities with deep sector and capital markets expertise combined with best-in-class financial communications capabilities. Fully integrated within our broader communications disciplines, our financial communications and IR programmes are grounded in research and best practices and can be executed in any financial market in the world.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Client Advisory

·       Advising companies how to strategically and impactfully reach financial audiences at key moments, including financial results, investor days/CMDs, events and conferences

·       Developing strategies and programmes to advocate and amplify messaging to key stakeholders, including the media, investors, sell-side analysts, employees, regulators, supply chain and beyond

·      Alongside our Special Situations experts advise companies on M&A and Shareholder Activism Communications; including a possible track record of having worked on multi jurisdictions M&A deals and transaction projects with corporate clients 

·       Partnering with wider account teams to ensure seamless delivery for our clients, including deliverables such as:

o   Strategic communications plans

o   Corporate narrative and equity story drafts

o   Key messages, Q&As, media briefings, consensus tracker

o   Engagement with key audiences including media, sell-side and more

o   Event attendance, coordination and logistics

Team Leadership and Account Management

·       Alongside Senior Managing Directors and Managing Directors play a dynamic role in the Mining and Metals team in driving new business development

·       Contribute regularly to shape team strategies to enhance and cultivate existing client relationships and to identify new clients

·       Managing account teams, team members and mentoring junior colleagues across the business; ensuring the seamless delivery of exemplary account work and key deliverables

·       Managing the development of materials by playing a leading role in drafting, editing, reviewing and finalising documents with high attention to detail

·       Interfacing regularly with clients in an advisory and executional capacity

·       Flexibility to be engaged in high-profile fast-moving situations with short deadlines

Relationship Building and Market Leadership

·       Play a leading role in creating innovative and forward-thinking thought leadership to engage a range of audiences in the mining and metals industry

·       Develop strong relationships with clients and potential clients

·       Continue to build on your proven track record of creating strong relationships with investors, analysts, lawyers and wider financial advisors

·       Grow your established network of journalist contacts

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. 

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.

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