Director, Private Capital, Financial Communications

Director, Private Capital, Financial Communications

FGS Global is the world's leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.

FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations : Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Dsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.

FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket.

The Position

Director, Private Capital, Financial Communications

FGS Global is seeking a mid-career professional specializing in private capital to join our Transaction and Financial Communications practice in our New York office.

While the individual will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of matters, we are specifically looking for individuals with in-depth expertise in alternative assets (e.g., private equity, private credit and / or infrastructure) who excel at building trusted client partnerships and delivering high-impact communications strategies for private capital firms and their portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and insight to clients on communications regarding high-stakes situations including transactions, crises and sensitive issues, leadership transitions, and others, as well as on ongoing strategic positioning.
• Design and lead multi-faceted strategic communications and media relations programs for clients primarily in the private capital sector, ensuring campaigns are results-driven and aligned with client objectives.
• Leverage established media and / or conference relationships to secure high-value coverage and elevate clients' profiles across key financial and trade outlets. Stay close to key media covering the space.
• Function as an account project manager, including assigning responsibilities, anticipating account needs and ensuring activities are completed on-time, while providing strategic and tactical support to senior team members.
• Mentor, coach and educate junior colleagues to strengthen their media relations and client service capabilities, specific to serving our private capital client base.
• Stay at the forefront of trends, developments, and regulatory changes impacting the private capital markets, ensuring clients benefit from timely, informed counsel.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and contributing to the growth of our private capital practice.
• Embrace and embody the FGS value proposition, which combines total candor with sophisticated judgement gained through experience.

Qualifications

This position requires the ability to work outside of normal office hours, including nights and weekends, when business needs arise.

Candidates must have US work authorization, and not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer

New York City Salary Range

$145,000 - $175,000 USD