Senior Berater / Associate Director or Director (all genders) Transaction & Financial Communication

FGS Global (Europe) GmbH; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading strategic communications consultancy in Frankfurt is seeking an Associate Director or Director for Transaction & Financial Communication. The role involves advising clients on M&A transactions and crisis communication, requiring strong analytical skills and significant experience in finance. The position offers a flexible work model and an attractive compensation package.

Leistungen

Attractive compensation package

Mentorship program

Flexible work model

Qualifikationen

• At least three years' experience as an Associate Director, six years as a Director.
• Profound knowledge of financial markets.
• Ability to provide well-informed recommendations.

Aufgaben

• Support clients during M&A transactions and IPOs.
• Translate complex developments into clear communications.
• Develop strategies for unexpected events affecting reputation.

Kenntnisse

Excellent analytical skills

Fluent in German

Strong people management skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, finance, economics, or journalism

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

With over 1,400 team members in 31 offices across three continents, FGS Global is one of the world’s leading strategic communications consultancies. In Europe, we are a team of more than 450 employees spread across 10 cities including Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Paris, The Hague and Zurich. Our clients range from scale-ups to listed companies, private equity firms to multinational corporations, whom we advise globally. We are growing. Our teams in Frankfurt and Munich advising international clients on all facets of strategic communications and financial transactions are looking for motivated talents to join the team as an Associate Director or Director (m/f/d) Transaction & Financial Communication.

What tasks can you look forward to?

• As the primary or secondary contact, you support our clients when it matters most: during landmark M&A transactions, the journey of going public, and when facing attacks from activist investors.
• You translate complex technical developments into clear and compelling communications for business media, investors, and other stakeholders, promoting our clients’ reputation and preparing their management boards and executives for key milestones.
• You develop communication strategies for unexpected events that could affect the share price or the company’s reputation and provide support in crisis situations to help our clients maintain public trust.
• You bring fresh, inspiring ideas and innovative communication formats to the table, with a deep understanding of complex financial matters and the business rationale behind M&A, IPOs, and other equity and debt financing activities.
• You follow, monitor, and understand key political and economic debates in Germany and Europe, providing tailored recommendations to our clients.
• You work closely with our international teams and colleagues and our other practice groups to develop high-quality integrated solutions for our clients, leveraging shared knowledge, networks, and experience.
• You actively network within the media field and the finance universe, engage with key contacts, and support the team in new business activities and pitches, especially those relating to financial communications and investor relations.
• You are a well-versed project manager who excels at mentoring more junior colleagues across our offices, ensuring their personal growth and development. You also contribute to the growth of our Frankfurt or Munich office.

What should you bring along?

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent, preferably in a subject related to communications, finance, economics or journalism.
• You have at least three years’ professional experience as an Associate Director and a minimum of six years’ professional experience as a Director in a relevant field, e.g. consulting, investor relations, communications or journalism.
• You understand what financial storytelling is about and bring profound knowledge of financial markets.
• You are a quick learner with excellent analytical and communications skills, both spoken and written in German, and you are fluent in English.
• You have a good understanding of the international and German media landscape, with a focus on business and financial media.
• You are able to judge mission-critical situations and provide well-informed recommendations for our clients.
• You possess an entrepreneurial mindset, a proactive attitude, and strong organizational skills.
• You are a team player, highly committed, and professional.
• You have excellent people and project management skills, are a natural networker, and interact confidently with relevant stakeholders.
• You have a passion for communication and the courage to challenge existing approaches and standards, coupled with the ability to innovate.

What we can offer you

• Opportunity to work on complex projects in our sector with meaningful impact and attractive development prospects.
• Very attractive compensation package.
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise across sectors and competencies through close cooperation with integrated project teams across regions, offices, and practices.
• A dedicated, supportive, and expanding team within a corporate culture that seeks excellence and fosters team spirit.
• An inspiring working environment in our Frankfurt or Munich office, with the possibility to work at international offices for a limited period.
• Flexible work model combining office presence with the option to work remotely.
• A mentorship program with our experienced senior leaders.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global, we are dedicated to building a diverse, open, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or another role.

We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email at [e-mail].

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