Director, M&A and Activism Communications

FTI Consulting • Washington, DC

31d • $102,000 - $173,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

FTI Consulting is seeking a Director to join its M&A, Activism and Governance team. This role is crucial for client engagements involving mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, spin-offs, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, activism defense, proxy contests, short attacks, ESG activism, and shareholder proposals. The position requires collaboration across various FTI Strategic Communications offerings, with an emphasis on cross-stakeholder communications. The Director will advise clients directly, participate in new business development, and contribute to practice development, including marketing, best practices, recruitment, and culture setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of relevant post-graduate professional experience
• 2+ years of experience in transactions or shareholder activism communications
• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills – both in a large group and smaller meetings
• Proven advanced writing skills, particularly with complex documents and persuasive messaging such as proposals, press releases, op-eds, research reports, etc.
• Ability to concisely articulate and competently support a company’s core narrative
• Analytical skills to identify and diagnose key issues, misperceptions and factors impacting a company’s perception (valuation, governance, reputation) as well as the communications solutions to fix/mitigate them
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude
• 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
• Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficient in Factset, Ipreo, Factiva and Refinitiv

Nice To Haves

• Agency background with a focus on capital markets, corporate communications or investor relations, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key project manager on high intensity, fast moving situations with an ability to coordinate across functional areas (PR, IR, digital, public affairs, global regions, etc.) keeping account leads, clients and the broader team aware of deliverables, strategy and timelines
• Write, revise and manage a range of key documents such as strategy memos, multi-stakeholder communications, social media copy, press releases and investor presentations
• Work with reporters on behalf of clients, as directed
• Engage with sell-side analysts and investors on behalf of clients, as directed
• Collaborate with equivalent practitioners from legal and financial advisers, as well as proxy solicitors
• Remain flexible to adapt to supporting the account needs
• Perform detailed and accurate research to underpin all client projects and deliverables as well as develop and deliver best practice policies and programs.
• Work with colleagues in other practices to ensure the execution of a cohesive, multi-disciplinary communications program
• Support the development of the practice itself by being an enthusiastic partner, staying up to speed on emerging best practices, demonstrating creativity in how the team can evolve and helping the team stay informed on competitor activity
• Develop professional networking relationships with corporate management teams, investment bankers and specialized law firms to drive new business opportunities for FTI
• Work with colleagues to produce business pitch materials and create tailored sales presentations
• Identify opportunities and proactively initiate efforts to market the practice through thought leadership, research, prospecting or networking

Benefits

• On-the-job learning
• Self-guided professional development courses and certifications
• Dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions
• Tailored programs for critical professional milestones

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director