Senior Director, Public Affairs | LATAM
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 Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications segment of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies with a 30-year track record of designing and executing communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. The Strategic Communications segment serves as trusted advisors to management teams and Boards of Directors seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position, and preserve their permission to operate. Services of the Strategic Communications segment include financial communications, corporate reputation and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include M&A communications, crisis communications, issues management, litigation communications, corporate governance, shareholder activism, proxy advisory, restructuring communications, employee engagement, change communications, strategy consulting, research, as well as digital and creative communications.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Director in Strategic Communication, you will provide senior-level counsel and assist clients in developing multi-faceted communications strategies to assist them through current events and prepare them for the future. A successful Senior Director will be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, have the ability to secure and build strong client relationships, develop new business opportunities, stay abreast of industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm’s offerings.
Other qualifications and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
Client Delivery
Provide expert communications and/or advocacy counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities
Manage overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Oversee client budgets and business strategy
Help clients identify and escalate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity
Business Development
Generate and lead new business development efforts
Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients
Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas
Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business
Leadership
Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications challenges
Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel
Anticipate potential challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management
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.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of relevant experience developing and executing communications strategies
On-the-record media affairs experience and expertise; current relationships with industry-focused journalists
In-house corporate communications and/or communications firm experience a plus
Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required
Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects
Track record of managing communications with multiple stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, media, etc.)
Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
Please apply with the English version of your resume
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Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. In addition to regulatory benefits required in your country, FTI offers comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including healthcare coverage and life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. 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.
Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
