Associate jobs in Germany

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, 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 team in Munich advises German and international clients on all facets of strategic communications and financial transactions. We are looking for highly motivated communications professionals to join the team as an

Associate Director or Director (all genders) Strategy & Transaction Communication

• You serve as the primary or secondary contact for clients, advising them on comprehensive communication strategies and all aspects of external and internal communications.
• You craft compelling narratives for complex situations, assist our clients with their overall positioning, and prepare their management boards, heads of communications, and IR executives for key milestones.
• 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 follow, monitor, and understand key political and economic debates in Germany and Europe, providing tailored recommendations to our clients and colleagues.
• 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 actively network within the media field, engage with key contacts, and support the team in new business activities and pitches, with a special emphasis on the broader business financial landscape.
• You are a well-versed project manager and excel at mentoring more junior colleagues across our offices, ensuring their personal growth and development, and you contribute to the growth of our Frankfurt office.

• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent, preferably in a subject related to communications, finance/economics, journalism, or political science.
• You have three to six years of professional experience as an Associate Director and min. six years as Director in a relevant field, e.g. consulting or/and the financial sector, communications or journalism.
• 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 communications and the courage to challenge existing approaches and standards, coupled with the ability to innovate.

• Opportunity for you to work on the most interesting and complex projects in our sector and make a significant impact on the world, with exciting tasks and attractive development prospects.
• Very attractive compensation package.
• Prospect of deepening your expertise in various sectors and areas of competence through close cooperation with our integrated project teams (working closely 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 Munich office, with the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time.
• Flexible work model combining office presence with the opportunity to work remotely.
• A mentorship program with our experienced senior leaders.

Ready to take the next step? Join our Munich team and play a key role in shaping the future of strategic communications!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Please don’t worry! 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. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may just 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 careers-eu@fgsglobal.com.

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