Senior Consultant, Strategic Communications – Financial Services

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 

As a Senior Consultant on the Financial Services team, you will take an active role in supporting the day-to-day management of financial services client accounts focused on building and maintaining corporate reputations. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to support financial services clients and contribute to new business and FTI firm development. You will be expected to:

• Develop and execute communications strategies to deliver results and meet client expectations
• Draft documents for client use (including communications plans, strategy memos, press releases, interview preparation memos, client agendas, action items etc.)
• Provide perspective to clients on internal, peer, and market developments as they pertain to the media and marketplace
• Regularly interact with the media universe and reporters to proactively insert client messaging and key milestones

You should also have a strong interest in developing a strategic approach to communications, excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to help manage junior team members as a collegial team player. You should be results-oriented and prepared to learn and use new approaches to communications as part of a leading global communications consultancy business.

What You’ll Do

• Play an important role in the day-to-day tactical program management of multiple financial services client accounts, by working with team members to create high-quality, client-ready deliverables in a timely and efficient manner
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis via email, phone calls and in-person meetings
• Craft narratives, press releases, and pitches that are clear, concise, and impactful
• Write and edit a variety of materials for clients (e.g., strategy memos and plans, press releases, media pitches, web content, social media content, media and measurement trackers etc.)
• Master an understanding of client information, including business strategy, services, stakeholders, key audiences and the competitive landscape
• Assist with ongoing program measurement, KPI’s and monthly, quarterly and annual report development
• Maintain solid relationships with clients and identify emerging opportunities to add more value
• Develop plans for business development, with particular emphasis on driving new business efforts within the Financial Services sector
• Participate in new business pursuits, which could include conducting research, developing proposals and pitching FTI’s services
• Consistently seek ways to improve client service
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues
• Help to mentor and provide constructive feedback for interns and other junior team members
• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual and group responsibilities
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and asks the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly

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

• 3+ years of agency or in-house experience
• B.S. degree or higher in English, journalism, marketing, public relations, corporate communications or related field
• Ability to travel to client and FTI office(s) as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of driving corporate communications programs for regional, national and international financial services industry clients
• Experience in the financial / professional services sector
• Strong media relations experience, working with regional, trade and top-tier national financial services industry media
• Experience with issues management
• Demonstrated knowledge of the key trends moving business, politics and society and a passion for always learning more
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities

Our Benefits     

Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer comprehensive benefits such as the following:     

• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential   
• Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance  
• Generous paid time off   
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Potential for flexible work arrangements  
• Generous paid parental leave and flex return support   
• Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care   
• Employee wellness platform  
• 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  
• Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable) 
• FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
• 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 31 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.  

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.  

Additional Information

• Employee Status: Regular
• Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
• Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
• Payroll Expense Type: Direct (Billable)

Compensation

• Minimum Pay: 75000
• Maximum Pay: 113000