FTI Consulting · 5 days ago
Director, Financial Communications - Healthcare & Life Sciences
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $173K/yr
5+ years expFTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm, and they are seeking a Director to join their Financial Communications team focusing on Healthcare and Life Sciences. The role involves supporting clients with financial communications and Investor Relations programs, managing client accounts, and developing best practice IR strategies.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Project manage client accounts and workstreams related to ongoing IR advisory work, transactions, and events/issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Serve as a daily client contact and address client issues thoughtfully and effectively
Play a major role in developing and implementing best practice IR strategies and programs
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of each client’s business, market, investment thesis, shareholder base and sell-side analyst coverage
Perform detailed and accurate research to underpin all client projects and deliverables
Draft press releases, earnings call scripts, conference presentations, messaging and Q&A documents and Board presentations
Work with colleagues in other practices to ensure the execution of cohesive, multi-disciplinary communications programs
Identify opportunities where FTI can add greater value for clients
Stay abreast of market developments and translate those insights into actionable business development opportunities
Work with colleagues to produce business pitch materials, and play an active role in the new business processes and pitches
Begin developing and relationships with corporate management teams, investment bankers and law firms to build your personal network and the FTI brand
Actively manage, develop, inspire, and motivate junior-level team members
Effectively manage account teams including driving “to do” meetings, strategy sessions and monthly and quarterly measurement and reporting
Take a leadership role in thought leadership, product offerings, trainings, and mentorship
Continuously build out and improve the internal processes and market intelligence functions
Assist Healthcare and Financial Communications Practice leaders to elevate FTI’s Strategic Communications standing within the fields of Financial Communications and Investor Relations
Advance FTI’s standing in the field of IR, including active involvement in internal knowledge share activities and industry networking opportunities
Develop a full understanding of all the Strategic Communications service offerings and be proficient enough to discuss them fluently in any client or sales situation
Efficiently utilize research tools including but not limited to Bloomberg, AlphaSense, FactSet, Capital IQ, Thomson, and other databases
Keep up to date with major stock market, business, economic and regulatory news
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in investor relations, investment banking, sell-side research, capital markets, asset management, or Healthcare communications with a preference toward demonstrated experience managing multiple clients and accounts
Familiarity with the legal, regulatory, and financial obligations of publicly traded companies in the healthcare / life sciences industry
Strong project management skills including the ability to direct a project from concept to conclusion and manage all levels of employees, including support staff, peers, and senior managers
Strong organizational, time management skills, and ability to manage priorities between multiple client assignments while maintaining attention to detail
Analytical skills to identify and diagnose key issues, misperceptions and factors impacting a company's valuation as well as the solutions to fix/mitigate them
Strong financial acumen with an understanding of and familiarity with financial markets, the regulatory landscape, and the investment community
Excellent written and oral presentation skills – both in a large group and smaller meetings
Ability to concisely articulate a company's equity story
Ability to learn new concepts quickly and possess a service-oriented attitude
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills
Ability to leverage experience / expertise to think critically and develop creative solutions
Ability to navigate complex situations with multiple external / internal factors, stakeholders, and priorities
Capacity to adjust behavior to meet client needs and personalities and to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals both internally and externally
Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
This role requires travel to clients and FTI office(s)
Preferred
Ability to recognize, explore and use a broad range of ideas and practices, thinking logically and creatively without influence from personal bias
Ability to establish positive relationships with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to manage priorities between multiple client assignments
Ability to connect the dots and leverage existing materials to create efficiencies in deliverables
Benefits
Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
Full package of benefits plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holidays
Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
Potential for flexible work arrangements
Generous paid parental leave with available planning tools, virtual expert coaching services and flex return support
Family care benefits, including back-up child/elder care
Employee wellness platform
Employee recognition programs
Paid time off for volunteering in your community
Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
Professional development and certification programs
Free in-office snacks and drinks
Free smartphone and cellular plan (if applicable)
FTI Perks & Discounts at retailers and businesses
Upscale offices close to public transportation
Company
FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories.
5001-10000 employees
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Global CEO of FTI Technology
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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