Senior Consultant | Financial Services | Strategic Communications

London, United Kingdom

Job Description


Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the worlds 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, youll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, youll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. Youll 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
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the worlds most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad base of disciplines across a variety of specialist sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, people & change, technology media telecoms (TMT) and life sciences.
The 50-strong Financial & Professional Services team builds and protects reputational value for the full spectrum of UK and international businesses, from banks and investment banks, to insurers, asset managers, private equity firms, hedge funds and governments.
You would be joining a fast-paced team which delivers both financial and corporate communications support and advice to its clients and values hard work, an entrepreneurial approach and the capacity to take on new ideas and develop knowledge. Equally, the team places great emphasis on its close-knit culture, which has been a key driver of its successful growth over the last 10+ years.
What Youll Do
You will play a fundamental role within the client account teams, delivering high-quality work to an array of financial services clients across our core established sectors including savings and investments, banking and insurance, among others. Responsibilities will include:

  • Deliver corporate communications programmes, helping to develop and maintain media relationships and managing news hook calendars
  • Engage with media on a daily basis, keeping abreast of media moves and role/beat changes for journalists
  • Engaging on the topics shaping the sector, contributing to news monitoring and delivering news reports and analysis both internally and to external clients
  • Assist senior team members in creatively preparing and delivering the client mandates, including draft press releases, draft media statements, media pitches and award entries
  • Work alongside colleagues to ensure timescales and quality assurance are adhered to
  • Compile client activity reports, helping to keep account teams on track with deliverables
How Youll Grow
In addition to day-to-day client responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the team and broader FTI Consulting through new business development including:
  • Deliver research and contribute to new business pitch documents for the team as requested
  • Proactively network with media and industry contacts, as well as potential clients
  • Participate in weekly team meetings by contributing ideas and client information with the team
  • Share knowledge, insights and experience with colleagues
  • Develop relationships with other teams within FTI, including ESG, public affairs, digital and employee engagement
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. Youll 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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What You Will Need to Succeed
Experience
  • Minimum of 1.5 years experience in an in-house communications or PR agency role is vital
  • Possess or have the desire to develop excellent contacts with the media in the Financial Services sector
  • Experience in the Financial Services and related sectors is essential
Personal Requirements
  • Excellent organisational, planning and people skills
  • High personal energy
  • Ability to build strong rapport/relationships at all levels within FTI Consulting and client organisations
  • Time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload and plan ahead
  • Ability to work effectively within a busy team
  • Takes a pragmatic and xe2x80x98can do approach
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your familiesxe2x80x94physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer 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 8,300 employees located in 34 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of awardwinning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consultings 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 and connect with us on and
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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Additional Information
  • Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
  • Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
Compensation

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3153808
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    London, United Kingdom
  • Education
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