Managing Director, Financial Services Public Affairs | Strategic Communications
Posted December 12, 2022
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The US Public Affairs practice is comprised of 80+ professionals in Washington, DC and across the country, and is led by former House, Senate, White House and federal agency senior staff members, policy experts, press secretaries, journalists, and Congressional and Presidential campaign veterans. Our practitioners possess highly relevant public and government affairs experience and deep subject matter expertise in energy, industrials, health care, financial services, and technology. Together with our Financial Communications, Crisis and Litigation, and Corporate Reputation practices, we are uniquely qualified to help clients navigate complex challenges at the intersection of government and business.
Managing Director Position
We are currently seeking an entrepreneurial leader and proactive individual to join our team as a Managing Director in our Financial Services Public Affairs practice. As a Managing Director, you will be skillful at leading new business opportunities, have the ability to develop and maintain strong "trusted advisor" relationships with clients, and effectively led teams and collaborate with peers. You will have a demonstrable track record of working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and of expertly using media, direct advocacy, third parties, policy research and intelligence to advance companies' agenda in Washington. Your performance will be evaluated predominantly on three core components: 1.) Deliver outstanding communications counsel and work product to clients; 2.) Generate profitable, sustainable new business from prospective and existing clients; and 3.) Mentor and manage talent within the team.
What You'll Do
Qualified candidates must possess and demonstrate (1) an excellent command of the legislative, regulatory and communications challenges and opportunities facing the Financial Services sector, broadly, and leading companies therein, specifically (2) working knowledge of/experience working in Financial Services related policy making circles in Washington, including relevant think tanks and trade associations, key trade and news media publications (3) practice leadership/management skills, and (4) exceptional work ethic.
Client Service
- Strategic Counsel: providing expert communications, advocacy, positioning and other strategic counsel to clients
- Account Management: managing overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Oversee project management efforts on client projects and workstreams, including market research, strategy formation, and content creation, such as conducting a multi-stakeholder materiality assessment
- Anticipate client needs and concerns and work proactively with colleagues to address them
- Identify creative ways to engage on core issues and create new opportunities for clients to advocate for key priorities through events, meetings, and partnerships
- Build and/or manage coalitions, maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders, and mobilize like-minded outside groups to advance client priorities
- Exhibit commercial excellence: overseeing/managing budgets, invoicing, etc.
Business Development
- Generate and lead new business development efforts
- Identify emerging opportunities to add greater value for clients
- Lead the business development, production, and continuous improvement of client proposals and practice marketing materials;
- Recognize and apply global and regional social, economic and other impactful policy trends, and translating those insights into actionable ideas
- Grow the public affairs practice through marketing and networking to showcase the expertise of FTI public affairs professionals; and
- Possess, develop and maintain relationships with applicable trade associations, journalists/media outlets, think tanks and relevant industry leaders to enhance and grow business.
Practice 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
- Work with a growing team across multiple locations to develop project deliverables
- Participate in thought leadership on emerging trends and issues
- Assist in mentoring, training, and integrating junior/ new teammates and interns
- Lead overall client strategy, programming and execution.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of BA/BS from accredited college or university
- 10+ years of relevant financial services legislative and / or regulatory experience, issues management, public policy advocacy, communications and/or media affairs experience
- Congressional, Executive Branch, trade association and/or trade journalism experience is beneficial
- Existing relationships within the financial services political and advocacy space is desirable
- On-the-record media affairs experience; relationships with industry-focused journalists is preferred
- Exceptional command of financial services industry, including asset management, banks and thrifts, brokerage, digital assets, financial technology, insurance, payments and processing, private equity and specialty finance
- Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects and portray calm in the face of difficult situations to clients and other team members
- Superior strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required
- Outstanding work ethic, high-energy, a team-mindset, and strong time and priority management skills; and
- Strong proficiency and proven experience working in all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive salary and bonus plans
- Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
- Full package of benefits plans
- Company matched 401K
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Potential for flexible working arrangements
- Free snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
- Pet insurance
About FTI Consulting
What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook 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.