Director | Public Affairs (Energy) | 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 provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including public affairs, corporate reputation and ESG and sustainability not only in Brussels but in all the major markets around the world.
FTI Consulting Brussels is looking for a Director to join our Energy & Industrials team. If you are looking to work in a dynamic and thriving sector team that crosses multiple issues, then this is the position for you.
As a Director you will work on, and be responsible for different client accounts, support senior colleagues in building new business opportunities and be involved in general day-to-day support of operations. Responsibilities in this role include:
What You’ll Do
Deliver to clients: Leading and organising day-to-day client work, monitor policy and regulatory developments for client files; draft reports and provide in-depth analysis on policy developments and interpret their commercial implications on the business of your clients; write reports on research, both on general and specific subjects. Project management / account management and event organisation.
Build the business: Help develop practice and wider marketing initiatives to positively position the firm and practice in the market; drive client programmes forward with day-to-day support of operations.
Team involvement: Work alongside senior colleagues on building development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery; manage and develop junior colleagues to support client projects and accounts and actively drive the business forward.
Networking: Build relationships in the industry through networks with EU contacts and stakeholders as well as potential clients.
Grow the team: Support growing the team with your ideas, your creativity, your curiosity, your positive energy; coaches and mentors staff and help identify opportunities for their development.
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What You’ll Need to Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- Mid–senior level experience providing strategic counsel to clients / stakeholders on public affairs and communications strategy.
- Proven skills and/or interest in public affairs, advocacy, issues and reputation management
- Strong research, analytical and writing skills
- Ability to digest and summarise information to key internal and external stakeholders
- Effectively manage projects or the development of complex models and/or analysis/research
- Ability to work on several projects at the same time and managing conflicting priorities
- Effectively prepare and execute meetings to drive purpose and objectives
- Proactively seek to grow client relationships
- Excellent English with one or two additional European languages preferable
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferably experience in utilities, energy users such as data centres etc
- Starting to establish mentoring relationships with leaders and developing longer-term career goals
- Great team spirit, determination, curiosity and humour
- Self-starter mentality and willingness to roll up sleeves
- Recognises where other practices/ departments across FTI may add value to client/internal projects
- Identifies potential compliance risks and takes appropriate action
- Proactively supports firm-wide strategies
How You'll Grow
You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and fascinating public policy issues currently being tackled in Europe and globally, advising a broad range of clients in the Energy & Industrials sector. You will be part of a dynamic and multinational team of experts based in Brussels and you will learn about our broader service offerings from our international professionals in strategic communications, economic consulting, corporate finance, forensic litigation consulting and technology.
Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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