Senior Director M&A & Activism Communications Lead Campaigns

FTI Consulting, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director for its M&A, Activism and Governance team in Chicago. The role focuses on developing and executing client engagements in friendly and hostile M&A, IPOs, spin-offs and activist campaigns, collaborating across PR, IR and public affairs, and supporting cross‑practice initiatives.

You’ll manage high‑impact projects, mentor teammates, and help drive growth through new business development while maintaining senior‑level client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 5+ years of relevant post‑graduate professional experience.
• Ability to travel to clients and FTI offices as needed.
• Agency background in capital markets, corporate communications or investor relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Have a thorough understanding of each client’s business, market and communications practices across IR, PR and Public Affairs.
• Lead project management on high intensity, fast moving situations coordinating across functions.
• Write and revise strategy memos, multi‑stakeholder communications and investor presentations.
• Engage with reporters and sell‑side analysts on behalf of clients.
• Develop professional networking relations to drive new business opportunities for FTI.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Project leadership

Executive writing

Client communications

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Factset

Ipreo

Factiva

Refinitiv

Job description

FTI Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director for its M&A, Activism and Governance team in Chicago. The role focuses on developing and executing client engagements in friendly and hostile M&A, IPOs, spin-offs and activist campaigns, collaborating across PR, IR and public affairs, and supporting cross‑practice initiatives.

You’ll manage high‑impact projects, mentor teammates, and help drive growth through new business development while maintaining senior‑level client relationships.