Consultant, Financial Communications - Capital Markets

FTI Consulting•New York, NY

84d•$68,000 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking a Consultant to join their Financial Communications team. This role will primarily support team members in executing investor relations (IR) programs and financial communications for clients across various industries. The Consultant will gain experience in servicing and advising clients, conducting capital markets research, and interacting with the investment community. Exposure to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Activism practices is also included. The role requires staying current on key issues, current events, financial markets, and relevant industries.

Requirements

1 year 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 either Capital IQ or Factset platforms.
Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and synthesize market-moving news and developments across a wide range of sources to keep clients informed and well-positioned.
Contribute to the development and execution of strategic investor relations programs.
Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business and investment thesis.
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.
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.
Develop a firm understanding of each client’s shareholder base and sell-side analyst coverage.
Help research best practice policies and programs.
Draft client communications materials such as press releases and presentations under the direction of senior team members.
Handle certain logistics in the execution of IR programs, such as distribution of press releases, setting up of earnings conference calls and webcasts, and liaising with vendors on behalf of the client.
Work within the Strategic Communications Financial Communications Practice network and utilize resources to leverage prior relevant work for new projects.
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.
Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ask the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly.
Provide tactical support to team members as needed for new business development, including conducting research and providing early drafts of new business materials.
Efficiently utilize reference tools including FactSet, EDGAR, Capital IQ, Bloomberg, AlphaSense, MSCI and Factiva.
Keep up to date with major stock market, business, economic and regulatory news.