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
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s 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 You’ll 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 You’ll 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. 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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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.
Skills Required
- Experience delivering corporate communications programmes
- Practical media relations experience and established journalist contacts
- Ability to monitor news, produce analysis and deliver news reports
- Experience drafting press releases, media statements and media pitches
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience compiling client activity reports and supporting account delivery
- Demonstrable research skills and contribution to new business pitches
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage timescales
FTI Consulting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FTI Consulting and has not been reviewed or approved by FTI Consulting.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple carriers and tiered plan designs via a private exchange provide breadth of medical, dental, and vision options, with HSA/FSA eligibility and several voluntary protections.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with an employer match is offered, with participation starting upon hire and consistent plan access across levels.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous and increases with tenure, alongside paid holidays and disability protections that support time away.
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What We Do
FTI Consulting, Inc. is an independent global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. FTI Consulting professionals, located in all major business centers throughout the world, work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and opportunities.
