FT Strategy Internship London, England
Job description
About Us
The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It's the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It's a job that's never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.
About Us
We're a rapidly growing team building a disruptive Consultancy! We draw on a unique proposition; lived experience of the successful transformation of the FT, operating expertise from experienced practitioners and a proven playbook to help organisations transform to a high performing customer centred model. Our mission is to help organisations build valuable relationships with their consumers and build resilient business models. The Financial Times is one of the world's prestigious business media organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. Join us and find an inclusive and fast-paced environment with unique opportunities to support every step of your career. You'll be an early team member of a funded startup within an established institution - a rare opportunity. We offer a fun and flexible work environment with a best-in-class benefits package. Learn more about FT Strategies and what we offer here at ftstrategies.com.
The Role:
Through the capabilities we have built, our people and our culture, we have successfully transformed our business model in the face of disruption. Customer engagement, Subscription and Data sits at the core of our organisation and has enabled us to build a strong relationship with our readers.
FT Strategies is the FT's boutique consultancy - leveraging the FT's expertise to help clients grow their digital revenue and optimise customer engagement. We are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to join this high growth start-up within the Financial Times.
You will be joining a fast-paced and dynamic work environment as we scale our consulting business. You will be central to that growth, shaping how it succeeds. You'll be an early team member of a funded startup, with a proven proposition within an established institution - an extremely rare opportunity. You will drive our mission, helping global clients develop digital strategies that transform both their businesses and the customer experience.
Key responsibilities
We are looking for an individual to join on a 6 month FTC and your role in this team will be to support the delivery of consulting engagements. This will include:
- Ability to use hypothesis-driven problem solving to develop solutions for the most complex strategic problems
- Strong quantitative and excel skills
- Excellent communication skills, using slides and digital tools to efficiently produce output
- Building strong client relationships and being available to respond to ad hoc requests.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compile findings into compelling executive summaries and engaging content
- Excited by ambiguity and a fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture
- Outstanding Excel and Powerpoint skills, which we may assess during the recruiting process
- A curious mind, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills
- Passion for technology and media
- Fluency in English
- Additional languages preferable but not essential
Logistics:
We are looking for someone to join for a 6 month FTC. You will be based remotely and at the Financial Times office in London.
What's in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.
Further Information
The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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