Senior Director Corp Rep Financial And Professional Services Strategic Communications

Who We Are

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 youll 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.

What Youll Do

Deliver to Clients

• Lead delivery of high ‑ quality work across multi ‑ sector clients.
• Build trusted day ‑ to ‑ day client relationships and provide strategic counsel.
• Manage client portfolios with a focus on retention and 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 FTIs values, ethics, and cross ‑ practice collaboration.
  
  

Build the Business

• Drive 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.
  
  

Team Involvement

• 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 FTIs global platform.
  
  

How Youll Grow

Youll Contribute To The Teams 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 FTIs leadership programmes, professional development pathways, coaching support and milestone ‑ based career advancement.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Strong academic background
• At least 7 years experience in ‑ house, consultancy, public institution, research body or similar
• Deep 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.)
• Experience with public sector and/or financial services clients beneficial
• 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

Market ‑ competitive benefits, wellness initiatives, flexible/hybrid working, professional development programmes and community volunteering opportunities.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 7,900 employees located in 32 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consultings services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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.

Arab Emirates-United Arab Emirates-Dubai

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