Consultant | Financial Communications | Strategic Communications (Dubai)

FTI Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global expert firm is seeking a communications professional to join their Strategic Communications practice. The role involves delivering high-quality work to clients across various sectors, including financial services and technology. You'll monitor news, implement communications programs, and support business development efforts. The firm values hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Wellness programs

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in in-house communications or PR agency.
• Experience in financial services or related sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring daily news and delivering reports and analysis.
• Implementing corporate communications programs and managing news calendars.
• Supporting senior team members with drafting press releases and media statements.

Skills

Writing

Content Creation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world's top multinational corporations, law firms, banks, and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impactful solutions. Our areas of expertise include resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk, and optimizing performance. Our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you'll work alongside leaders who have shaped history, helping to solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. We foster an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development, and your growth.

Are you ready to make an impact?

About The Role

The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world's most highly regarded communications consultancies. We offer a broad range of disciplines across sectors including financial services, retail and consumer, digital, natural resources, energy, public affairs, real estate, professional services, people & change, technology, media, telecoms (TMT), and life sciences.

You will join a fast-paced team that provides corporate communications support and advice to multi-sector clients (Financial Services, TMT, Government, etc.). The team values hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the capacity to develop new ideas and knowledge. The close-knit culture has been a key driver of its steady growth.

What You'll Do

You will play a key role within account teams, delivering high-quality work to various clients. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring daily news and delivering reports and analysis internally and to clients
• Implementing corporate communications programs, developing media relationships, and managing news calendars
• Tracking media moves and journalist role/beat changes
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines and ensure quality
• Compiling client activity reports to keep teams on track
• Focusing on client retention through excellent service
• Supporting senior team members with drafting press releases, media statements, pitches, and award entries

How You'll Grow

Beyond daily client work, you'll contribute to team growth and business development through:

• Research and supporting new business pitches
• Sharing ideas in marketing meetings
• Networking with media, industry contacts, and potential clients
• Participating in team meetings and sharing insights
• Building relationships across FTI

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in in-house communications or PR agency
• Strong writing and content creation skills
• Desire to develop media contacts
• Experience in financial services or related sectors is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organization, planning, and interpersonal skills
• High energy and proactive attitude
• Ability to build rapport at all levels
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Teamwork and pragmatic approach
• Exceptional communication skills

Total Wellbeing

We support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing through competitive benefits, professional development, wellness programs, recognition, community initiatives, and flexible/hybrid work arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global leader with over 8,300 employees in 34 countries, advising clients through significant opportunities and challenges. In FY2023, we generated $3.49 billion in revenue. Our services are provided through legally distinct entities in certain jurisdictions. We are publicly traded on the NYSE. For more, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, or other protected categories.