Consultant | Financial Services | Strategic Communications in London

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.

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

• 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.
• Contribute 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

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Some 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 'can do' approach.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families-physically, 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.

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.