Senior Consultant

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

As a Senior Consultant on the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications team, you will take an active role in developing and managing crisis communications response strategies for companies facing active cybersecurity attacks or threats. Additionally, this position will work on cybersecurity communications preparedness projects, tabletop exercises, and other specialised offerings within the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Communications practice.

As part of a team, you will support the development and execution of multi-stakeholder communications activities for clients experiencing cybersecurity incidents such as ransomware attacks, nation-state attacks, incidents involving critical infrastructure and other key operational disruptions, attacks on major B2B corporations, among others.

The Senior Consultant will have strong written communications skills and the ability to easily interact with and collaborate with members of the Cyber & Data Privacy team at all levels. This position should be comfortable attending calls with clients and external law firms/other partners to help to assess the situation, work with senior leaders to create a response strategy or proposal, and develop corresponding deliverables. This role requires interest in cybersecurity and data privacy issues, a willingness to learn, the ability to shift/be flexible in a fast-paced environment, and a team-first attitude.

What You’ll Do

• Develop strategic proposals and communications plans for clients and new business prospects
• Serve as a primary client contact for small matters – with support from senior colleagues, representing the team in client meetings, conference calls, and while working on client sites
• Manage small client projects
• Scenario plan for likely outcomes and develop corresponding communications strategies
• Draft client materials, including communications for key stakeholders, FAQs, media statements, regulatory filings, among others
• Actively participate in the generation of new business proposals and presentations
• Support the development, production and marketing of thought leadership surrounding emerging trends and issues

• Maintain solid relationships with clients and FTI colleagues across the FTI network to support new business opportunities
• Effectively manage time across multiple projects

• Identify resource needs and work with managers to assign individual and group responsibilities

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• A few years of relevant professional experience with a background in crisis/issue management, cybersecurity, and/or corporate communications
• Prior client service, consulting, agency experience is preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and written and verbal presentation skills
• Ability to advise and secure confidence of senior communications client contacts as well as account leads and peers
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and a service-oriented attitude
• Ability to work under pressing deadlines across multiple projects – understands effective time management
• Expert in Excel, PPT – can keep deliverables moving against project plans, as well as develop rollouts and roadmaps
• Track record of managing communications with multiple stakeholders (investors, employees, customers, media, etc.) during crisis events
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, changing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency or working knowledge of one or more European languages

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Real-World Experience

With more than 8,100+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up. Learn more about the work we do and how we're helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact.

A Culture That Delivers

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential.

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