Director | Corp Rep (financial & Professional Services) | Strategic Communications

Strategic Communications

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation. We partner with top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most critical issues to deliver meaningful impact. Our teams respond rapidly to complex, dynamic situations, and from day one you'll work alongside leaders who have shaped history.

About The Role

FTI Consulting has operated in the Middle East for over twenty years, advising leading regional entities on high-stakes communication challenges. In the UAE, we support major government organisations in shaping compelling public narratives that influence regional and global stakeholders.

You will work within a fast-paced, multi-sector team (Energy, Industrials, Financial Services, TMT, Public Sector), known for its resilience, entrepreneurial mindset and strong collaborative culture.

The role is primarily focused on supporting our financial services and public sector accounts, however, you will have the opportunity to work across other industries and gain exposure to numerous issues set and senior leaders.

Building and enhancing culture is a key priority in our team and we will look to you to not only be a collaborative colleague, but to proactively find areas of the team experience to take ownership of.

What You'll Do

· Lead delivery of high-quality work across multi-sector clients.

· Build trusted day-to-day client relationships and provide strategic counsel.

· Manage client accounts and workstreams with a focus on retention through exemplary service.

· Analyse regulatory and institutional issues to develop tailored strategic advice.

· Oversee client servicing teams and ensure smooth project execution.

· Drive and support new business pursuits.

· Maintain and grow strong media relationships.

· Seek opportunities to expand client relationships and cross-sell firm capabilities.

· Champion FTI's values, ethics, and cross-practice collaboration.

· Support the pursuit of new business opportunities and convert leads into profitable engagements.

· Collaborate with senior peers on pitch preparation and delivery.

· Expand your portfolio through both organic and firm-wide growth.

· Provide project line management and mentor junior colleagues.

· Share knowledge and insights across the team and broader Strategic Communications practice.

· Develop strong internal networks across FTI's global platform.

How You'll Grow

You'll contribute to the team's broader growth while expanding your own expertise across public affairs, investor relations, crisis management and market entry. Development opportunities include:

· Contributing to new business research and pitch development

· Bringing fresh ideas to team marketing efforts

· Expanding media, industry and client networks

· Participating in weekly team meetings

· Collaborating across practices and deepening firmwide relationships

You will also have access to FTI's leadership programmes, professional development pathways, coaching support and milestone-based career advancement.

What You Will Need to Succeed

Basic Qualifications

· Primary focus on corporate communications for Financial services and Public Sector entities

· 4-8 years' experience inhouse, consultancy, public institution, research body or similar

· Good understanding of the communications landscape and strong media network

· Proven skills in digital campaigns, corporate communications and reputation management

· Experience working with multiple stakeholders (management, regulators, media etc.)

· Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication abilities

· Attention to detail, adaptability and team-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

· Demonstrated experience coaching junior colleagues

· Experience managing multi-market or multi-stakeholder communication programmes

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.