With over 1,400 team members across 31 offices on three continents, FGS Global is the world’s no. 1 strategic communications consultancy. In Europe, we are a team of more than 300 employees working in nine offices in Germany, Amsterdam, Brussels, the Hague, Paris and Zurich. When the stakes are high for our clients, especially in critical and complex situations, we safeguard their reputation and advance dialogue with key stakeholders on their behalf. Our approach is integrated, our teams are diverse with experience from journalism, corporate communications, digital communications, politics, legal profession and investor relations.
Our Strategic Corporate & Transaction Communication experts advise companies on corporate communications, strategic positioning and CEO positioning. They also support companies in explaining their corporate strategy and the advantages of a transaction to capital market players, securing the trust of investors or gaining their support for a capital measure.
With a team of close to 50 consultants across our offices in The Hague and Amsterdam, we are always looking for talented individuals who are eager to advance their careers and contribute to the success of our clients and the growth of our firm. We are looking for personalities, who share our passion for communication, who are able to listen, give concrete advice, nurture and collaborate with team members in The Netherlands and across our global offices. Those who keep a clear head in complex situations. Those who thrive when creativity and new ideas are needed. Those who embrace challenges and always strive for the best solution. Those who bring an extra dose of empathy and people skills.
Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to your application.
Join our Amsterdam team as:
**Consultant / Senior Associate Strategy & Transaction
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What tasks can you look forward to?
From day one, you will work together with our project teams on various strategic communication topics for national and international clients, especially in the context of M&A transactions, IPOs and strategic realignments.
You will support our team in developing measures for the strategic positioning of companies and company boards as well as advising our clients on building strategic stakeholder relations including media.
You build strong business relationships and inspire local and global stakeholders to achieve high-quality results.
You actively drive new ideas and innovative communication formats.
You will create documents for internal and external communication.
You will also be responsible for supporting our team in client acquisition and the further development of existing mandates.
What should you bring along?
You have successfully completed your university studies with very good results - the subject area is less important than your enthusiasm for communication.
You have several years of relevant professional experience in journalism, communications, consulting, investor relations and/or other areas of the financial sector.
You communicate fluently in Dutch and very well in English – ideally, you have also spent time abroad in an English-speaking country.
You have a high level of text competence and strong communication skills.
You have a good economic and political understanding, sound judgment, a high level of personal commitment and a convincing manner.
You have excellent people and project management skills, are a natural networker, and interact confidently with relevant stakeholders internally and externally.
You have a basic understanding of listed company’s financials and obligations.
What we can offer you
Highly attractive compensation package.
An inspiring working environment as well as the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time.
Exciting and challenging tasks and attractive development prospects.
Induction and individual support from experienced consultants.
Deepening of your expertise regarding different sectors and areas of competence through close cooperation of our integrated project teams.
Continuous training opportunities (FGS Global Academy) for which you will travel to other European offices on a regular basis.
A dedicated, supportive, caring and fast-growing team.
A company culture that combines excellence with team spirit.
The opportunity to work flexibly both in our offices and from home.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Please don’t worry! Studies have shown that some groups like women or people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At FGS Global, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company but your previous professional experience doesn’t match perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or another role.
We look forward to your complete application (incl. all relevant academic and professional certificates and/or reference letters). Feel free to contact our HR team by email at careers-eu@fgsglobal.com.
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