Senior Director, Financial Services Public Affairs

FTI Consulting (SC) Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 134,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Director for the Financial Services team to advise world-leading banks, asset managers, insurers and exchanges. You will lead integrated communications strategies to elevate client visibility and manage crisis responses, while mentoring teams and driving new business opportunities.

This role requires deep industry knowledge, strong media relationships and the ability to coordinate across offices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services, agency, or journalism
• Strong knowledge and network within the financial services industry
• Must be comfortable developing new business and persistent in pursuing opportunities
• Subject-matter expertise across the financial services sector
• A media mindset with a voracious appetite to read, research, and make news
• An empathic, team-first leader across daily and long-term accountabilities
• Proven results as a strategic thinker and as a communications campaign executor
• An extrovert who’s keen to network, meet new people, and collaborate with colleagues and partners
• Attuned to the needs of your audience and you're a thoughtful writer, editor, and speaker
• Analytical and intellectually curious
• Strong media contacts and ability to develop interpersonal relationships
• Ability to travel to serve clients; eagerness to be in FTI's offices at least three days per week
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiarity with GenAI tools
• Helps clients identify and elevate risks in order to act and communicate with integrity
• Ability to travel to FTI office(s) and client site as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer on a full-time basis; this position does not provide visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Strategic Counsel: Provide expert communications, advocacy, positioning and other strategic counsel to clients.
• Liaise with Media: Extensive experience working with the media to build relationships and shape external visibility outcomes for clients.
• Account Management: Manage multiple accounts, ensure client deadlines, manage billing/hours, and coordinate across time zones.
• Be Creative: Bring outside of the box ideas to clients that highlight team’s capabilities.
• Stay Connected: Maintain relationships with journalists, trade associations, think tanks, and industry leaders.
• Be the Face of FTI: Attend conferences and industry events to prospect and network.
• Build Up Your Teammates: Develop, inspire, and motivate your team.
• Think Around the Corner: Anticipate challenges and evaluate strategies with senior management.
• Help clients identify and elevate risks to act with integrity.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities to add value and own revenue targets.

Skills

Strategic counsel

Media relations

Account management

Creative thinking

Travel willingness

GenAI familiarity

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

GenAI tools

Job description

FTI Consulting is seeking a Senior Director for the Financial Services team to advise world-leading banks, asset managers, insurers and exchanges. You will lead integrated communications strategies to elevate client visibility and manage crisis responses, while mentoring teams and driving new business opportunities.

This role requires deep industry knowledge, strong media relationships and the ability to coordinate across offices.