Title: Jr. Associate, Strategic Communications-Capital Markets Communications
Location: Chicago
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is one of the world’s most highly regarded communications consultancies. With more than 20 years of experience advising management teams in critical situations, the Strategic Communications practice supports clients in protecting and enhancing their reputation in the capital markets, society and the political environment. Services of the Strategic Communications practice are financial communications, corporate communications and public affairs, with specialty offerings that include strategy consulting, research, creative engagement, crisis and issues management, and change communications. The Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting is an established market leader in M&A communications and has been for many years.
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 3,700 professionals located in most major business centers in the world, we work closely with clients every day to anticipate, illuminate, and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management and restructuring. Our workforce includes numerous PhDs, MBAs, CPAs, CFEs, JDs, and technologists with expertise across a broad range of industries including automotive, chemicals, construction solutions, communications, media and entertainment, electricity, financial services, insurance, retail, healthcare, energy, real estate and life sciences. Since our founding in 1982, clients have turned to us for high-stakes issues that require specialized expertise. If you are interested in becoming part of a fast growing company and helping shape its future, read on.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
We are currently looking for a Junior Associate to join our Capital Markets Communications team in our Chicago office. The Junior Associate will primarily support team members in the execution of Capital Markets Communications consulting programs and, by doing so, will learn the necessary subjects and processes to service and advise clients. The individual will conduct research for ongoing consulting projects and converse with junior members of the investment community when required for research or to obtain occasional feedback, if appropriate. A Junior Associate must keep up-to-date on key issues and current events for their clients, as well as generally in the financial markets and relevant industries.
PRIMARY DUTIES: For Clients:
Have a thorough understanding of each client’s business and investment thesis
Be able to obtain detailed feedback from institutional investors and work with senior team members to translate the commentary into useful advice for clients
Draft client materials such as press releases and presentations under the direction of senior team members
Handle the logistics surrounding the distribution of press releases, set up of earnings conference calls and webcasts, etc.
Perform detailed and accurate research to underpin all client projects and deliverables
Assist team members in helping clients develop corporate messages and position themselves to relevant stakeholder groups
Incorporate both quantitative and qualitative analysis and work with senior team members to make recommendations for companies’ messaging and investor outreach strategies
Monitor, research and report on broad financial markets, industry trends, peer companies, client stock movements and media coverage
Have a firm understanding of each client’s shareholder base and sell-side analyst coverage
Complete targeting processes and set up institutional investor meetings for clients
Contribute to the development of a strategic plan for clients’ overall investor relations programs
Help research best practice policies and programs
For Strategic Communications:
Work within Strategic Communications Capital Markets Communications Practice network and utilize resources to leverage prior relevant work for new projects that arise
Continuously build out the Capital Markets Communications Practice’s market intelligence function
Assist Capital Markets Communications Practice leaders to advance Strategic Communications standing in the field of Investor Relations
For New Business:
Provide tactical support to team members as needed, including conducting research for new business pitches, etc
Work with colleagues to produce new business pitch materials
ADDITIONAL TASKS:
Efficiently utilize reference tools including Capital IQ, Bloomberg and Factiva
Keep up to date with major stock market, business, economic and regulatory news via major business publications (e.g. WSJ )
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Communications or related field
1 - 2 years experience within finance, consulting, financial services, investor relations, corporate communications, asset management, economic research, data analysis; relevant internships may also be taken into consideration
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
Excellent written and oral presentation skills
Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude
Developed ability to multi-task
Ability to take constructive criticism well and learn from it
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to stay well organized, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
Proficient computer skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Ability to recognize, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias
Ability to adjust behavior to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to manage priorities between multiple client assignments
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
FTI Schonbraun McCann Group - 13 months ago
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