Senior Consultant, Financial Communications - Investor Relations

Who We Are 

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. 

At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you. 

 Are you ready to make an impact?

About the Role

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 Senior Consultant to join our Financial Communications team in our New York, Washington DC, or Chicago office. You will primarily support team members in the execution of best-in-class investor relations (“IR”) programs and financial communications needs across a variety of industries. By doing so, you will learn the necessary subjects and processes to service and advise clients. You will conduct a variety of research projects and converse with members of the investment community. You will also work closely with our M&A and Activism practice on critical and fast moving capital markets focused events including proxy fights and transformational transaction announcements. As a Senior Consultant, it will be imperative to keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for clients as well as the financial markets and relevant industries. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following: 

What You'll Do

For Clients:

• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic investor relations programs, as well as event-driven communications, such as transactions, shareholder activism, and executive transitions

• Have a thorough understanding of each client’s business and investment thesis

• Be able to turn research and feedback from institutional investors into useful advice for clients

• Perform detailed and accurate research to underpin all client projects and deliverables

• Assist in the development of corporate messages positioning a company’s story to relevant stakeholder groups

• Directly communicate with clients, through both email and scheduled/impromptu meetings

• Draft client communications materials such as press releases and presentations under the direction of senior team members

   

• Incorporate both quantitative and qualitative analysis into recommendations for companies’ messaging and investor engagement strategies

• Complete targeting processes and set up institutional investor meetings for clients

• Monitor research and report on broad financial markets, industry trends, peer companies, client stock movements and media coverage

• Have a firm understanding of each client’s shareholder base and sell-side analyst coverage

• Help research best practice policies and programs

• Handle certain logistics in the execution of IR programs, such as distribution of press releases, setting up of earnings conference calls and webcasts, liaise with vendors on behalf of the client, etc.

For Strategic Communications:

• Work within Strategic Communications Financial Communications Practice network and utilize resources to leverage prior relevant work for new projects that arise

• Continuously contribute to the growth of the Financial Communications Practice function

• Assist Financial Communications Practice leaders to advance Strategic Communications standing in the field of Investor Relations, M&A and Shareholder Activism advisory

• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and asks the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly

• Understand FTI’s values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice and demonstrate a strong commitment to applying these concepts in daily interactions with colleagues and clients. (Additional information about FTI’s values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice can be accessed here.)

 For New Business Development:

• Provide support to team members as needed, including conducting research and providing early drafts of new business materials

• Efficiently utilize reference tools including FactSet, EDGAR, Bloomberg, AlphaSense, MSCI, IPREO, and Factiva

• Keep up to date with major stock market, business, economic and regulatory news 

How You'll Grow

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your understanding of the business and use this knowledge to help build best-in-class programs. In addition, developing strong interpersonal skills by working closely with members of the FTI team and your clients on a day-to-day basis. 

What You Will Need To Succeed    

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in sell-side research, equity asset management, investment banking, financial communications, or investor relations. Individuals with other relevant experience encouraged to apply.

• Experience analyzing 10-k documents, earnings reports, investor presentations and other public company financial data 

• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills

• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude

• Developed ability to multi-task

• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to remain organized in a fast paced environment, manage time effectively and meet deadlines

• Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Proficient in Factset, Bloomberg and/or other financial platforms

• Some travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)

 Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to recognize, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias

• Ability to adjust behavior to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals

• Ability to manage priorities between multiple client assignments

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Finance, Business, Economics, or Mathematics, or related field

• CFA or FSA Credential are a plus

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