FTI Consulting
Senior Director, M&A and Activism Communications
FTI Consulting, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Director, M&A and Activism Communications
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This range is provided by FTI Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $134,500.00/yr - $286,000.00/yr
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 are currently looking for a Senior Director to join our M&A, Activism and Governance team. The Senior Director will be expected to develop and execute client engagements related to friendly and hostile M&A, IPOs, spin‑offs, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, activism defense preparation, proxy contests, short attacks, ESG activism and shareholder proposals, among other special situations. The practice engages with all FTI Strategic Communications offerings, so the individual will be expected to have an interest in cross‑stakeholder communications and be able to work collaboratively across practices.
The individual will work with a team to service and advise clients and will have comfort advising senior level clients (e.g., head of communications, head of investor relations). The individual will also participate in new business development initiatives including directly pitching engagements as well as networking among potential referral sources.
The individual will be a key part of developing the practice and will be expected to support the marketing of the practice internally and externally, development of best practices, further recruitment of new team members and setting a culture for the team.
What You'll Do
Have a thorough understanding of each client's business, market, investment thesis, culture and communications practices across IR, PR and Public Affairs
Serve as a lead 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 and revise 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, financial and proxy advisers
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 programme
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 specialised law firms to drive new business opportunities for FTI
Work with colleagues to produce business pitch materials, create tailored sales presentations and attend new business pitches
Take an active role in new business meetings as part of the preliminary pitch team
Identify opportunities and proactively initiate efforts to market the practice through thought leadership, research, prospecting or networking
How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programmes focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programmes for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5 years of relevant post‑graduate professional experience
Ability to travel to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Agency background with a focus on capital markets, corporate communications or investor relations, strongly preferred
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
Demonstrated history of project management during a major corporate event
Developed ability to multi‑task across client programmes, firm initiatives and sales opportunities
Ability to recognise, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias
Capacity to adjust behaviour to meet client needs and personalities and to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally
Ability to execute a project from concept to conclusion and assist with managing all levels of employees, including support staff, peers and senior managers
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to effectively utilise AI tools to enhance productivity
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Proficient in Factset, Ipreo, Factiva and Refinitiv
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
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This range is provided by FTI Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $134,500.00/yr - $286,000.00/yr
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 are currently looking for a Senior Director to join our M&A, Activism and Governance team. The Senior Director will be expected to develop and execute client engagements related to friendly and hostile M&A, IPOs, spin‑offs, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, activism defense preparation, proxy contests, short attacks, ESG activism and shareholder proposals, among other special situations. The practice engages with all FTI Strategic Communications offerings, so the individual will be expected to have an interest in cross‑stakeholder communications and be able to work collaboratively across practices.
The individual will work with a team to service and advise clients and will have comfort advising senior level clients (e.g., head of communications, head of investor relations). The individual will also participate in new business development initiatives including directly pitching engagements as well as networking among potential referral sources.
The individual will be a key part of developing the practice and will be expected to support the marketing of the practice internally and externally, development of best practices, further recruitment of new team members and setting a culture for the team.
What You'll Do
Have a thorough understanding of each client's business, market, investment thesis, culture and communications practices across IR, PR and Public Affairs
Serve as a lead 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 and revise 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, financial and proxy advisers
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 programme
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 specialised law firms to drive new business opportunities for FTI
Work with colleagues to produce business pitch materials, create tailored sales presentations and attend new business pitches
Take an active role in new business meetings as part of the preliminary pitch team
Identify opportunities and proactively initiate efforts to market the practice through thought leadership, research, prospecting or networking
How You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programmes focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programmes for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5 years of relevant post‑graduate professional experience
Ability to travel to clients and to FTI office(s) as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Agency background with a focus on capital markets, corporate communications or investor relations, strongly preferred
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
Demonstrated history of project management during a major corporate event
Developed ability to multi‑task across client programmes, firm initiatives and sales opportunities
Ability to recognise, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias
Capacity to adjust behaviour to meet client needs and personalities and to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally
Ability to execute a project from concept to conclusion and assist with managing all levels of employees, including support staff, peers and senior managers
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to effectively utilise AI tools to enhance productivity
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Proficient in Factset, Ipreo, Factiva and Refinitiv
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development and Sales
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