Managing Director, Crisis Communications | Strategic Communications
Posted December 12, 2022
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.
In FTI Consulting's Strategic Communications segment, we provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.
We are currently looking for a Managing Director to join our Crisis and Litigation team in our Washington DC office. The Managing Director will be expected to develop and execute client engagements related to labor issues, operational crises, litigation, and investigations, as well as ongoing communications strategy. The individual will work with a team to service and advise clients and will also be a primary client contact for senior level investor relations officers and C-suite executives. The individual will also participate in new business development initiatives including directly pitching engagements as well as networking among potential referral sources. A successful Managing Director will also be confident in an entrepreneurial environment, stay abreast of industry developments, as well as help continually innovate the firm's offerings.
What You'll Do
• Ability to concisely articulate and competently support a client through a variety of labor matters, as well as general crisis, litigation, and investigations
• Analytical skills to identify and diagnose key issues, misperceptions and factors impacting a company's reputation as well as the communications solutions to fix/mitigate them
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills - both in a large group and smaller meetings.
• Strong project management, quantitative and qualitative research skills.
• Developed ability to multi-task across client programs, firm initiatives and sales opportunities.
• Ability to recognize, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias.
• Capacity to adjust behavior to meet client needs and personalities and to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally.
• Ability to direct a project from concept to conclusion and manage all levels of employees, including support staff, peers and senior managers.
• Ability to generate and lead new business development efforts, including direct client pitches and networking with potential referral sources.
• Effectively lead account teams on complex client communications opportunities and actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate staff to excel.
How You'll Grow
Direct access to leadership with defined long-term planning will ensure continued success and career trajectory with direct development. Having the opportunity to partner with our internal teams and diverse clients across various industries will help with continued growth in new and complex functional areas
Basic Qualifications
• BA or BS in Finance from accredited college or university
• 12+ years of relevant experience in the capital markets with a concentration in healthcare & life sciences industries: sell side experience preferred; open to buy side, analyst, agency, banking and investor relations experience, etc.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, and presentation skills required
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 5,000 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.