Senior Associate, Transactions & Strategic Situations (TSS)

About the role

Teneo is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Transactions & Strategic Situations (TSS) team in New York.

The Senior Associate will be an integral member of client teams, supporting companies and senior leaders through complex, high-stakes situations including M&A, IPOs and other capital markets activity, restructurings and other critical corporate situations.

The role will have broad exposure across clients, transactions and Teneo's global network, with responsibility for delivering high-quality client work, managing day-to-day account activity and supporting the development and execution of strategic communications programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of communications strategies for M&A, restructurings, IPOs, capital markets activity and other strategic situations
• Manage day-to-day client workstreams and help ensure high-quality deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Draft and refine client materials, including strategic plans, messaging, press releases, Q&A, briefing materials, presentations and other communications
• Conduct company, industry, market and stakeholder research and synthesize findings into actionable insights for clients and senior team members
• Monitor financial markets, media and stakeholder developments, proactively identifying issues, risks and opportunities relevant to clients
• Work closely with senior team members to prepare for client engagements and support clients through fast-moving and market-sensitive situations
• Coordinate across Teneo teams, business segments and geographies to bring the firm's broader capabilities to client engagements
• Support new business efforts, including research, proposal development and preparation of pitch materials
• Contribute to practice development, knowledge sharing and other strategic initiatives across the Transactions & Strategic Situations team
• Leverage AI, automation and other tools to enhance research, analysis and team efficiency

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of relevant experience in financial communications, corporate communications, investor relations, investment banking, transaction advisory or a related field
• Experience with or strong interest in M&A, restructuring, capital markets and other complex corporate situations
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly synthesize complex information
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, resourcefulness and the ability to anticipate client and team needs
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications, with an interest in incorporating AI and new technologies into day-to-day work
• Commercial mindset and interest in supporting business development and the continued growth of the practice
• Highly collaborative, proactive and comfortable working across teams and levels of seniority
• Based in New York City, with a minimum of three days in the office

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Base Salary Range $100,000 - $130,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

Total Compensation Package

Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.

Flexible Work Policy

Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible and if you are assigned to the New York office, the company's expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three days a week.