Senior Consultant, Financial Communications - Investor Relations

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Conduct a variety of research projects and converse with members of the investment community
• 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
• Keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for clients as well as the financial markets and relevant industries
• Contribute to the development of corporate messages positioning a company’s story to relevant stakeholder groups
• Aid in the development of 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
• 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.
• 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
• Aid 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
• Provide support to team members as needed, including conducting research and providing early drafts of new business materials
• Keep up to date with major stock market, business, economic and regulatory news

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working in sell-side research, equity asset management, investment banking, financial communications, or investor relations
• 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