Consultant, Strategy & Communications

at  Teneo

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a global CEO advisory firm with a significant presence in Asia-Pacific, Teneo is looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic Strategy and Communications team as a Consultant based in Sydney.
As a Consultant, you will support a wide range of clients and work closely with the Teneo Australia team to deliver the firm’s core capabilities which include communications strategy, investor relations, media relations, transaction communications, crisis management, ESG advisory, market and industry research, and government relations.
This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a growing international advisory firm with excellent client exposure opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree ideally in communications, business, finance, or economics
• 1-2 years of entry level experience in corporate or financial communications, or alternatively in roles related to investor relations, investment banking, government, law, or the financial media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with native English language capabilities
• Possessing business acumen and business analysis capabilities would be an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• International experience (study and / or work) a plus
• A strong interest in geopolitics, macroeconomic drivers, and financial markets
• Candidate needs to be confident, mature and professional. Entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude and willingness to be a team player are essential
• Must display a strong work ethic, high standards and commitment to the role

As a Consultant with the Strategy and Communications team, your role will include:

• Account support – Assist the wider account team in managing client relationships by providing support during client meetings, developing and maintaining client communication materials, taking notes, updating project trackers, and helping to ensure all client needs are met in a timely and satisfactory manner. Help senior members of the team with new business proposals e.g. conducting research and developing insights to support the business development process.
• Research and analysis – Conduct desktop research and analysis to understand market, geopolitical and / or business trends. Prepare reports presenting findings and insights to support client advisory.
• Media monitoring and analysis – Provide support on monitoring news and coverage relating to client activities, macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, financial markets, or related fields of interest. Keep abreast of current trends, news, and developments in the media landscape. Build understanding of media targets and influential journalists to support client account work.
• Content development – Contribute to the creation of impactful content for various communications channels including traditional media, digital, and social media. Collaborate with colleagues to develop client ready documents e.g. presentations, reports.
• Financial communications & investor relations – Responsible for research, analysis, messaging, content creation and copywriting. Learn how to use tools such as Bloomberg and CapIQ and support the team in developing client ready documents e.g. presentations, reports, earnings materials, etc.
• Special situations – Gain hands-on experience across critical workstreams such as government affairs, crisis management, ESG, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructurings and other special situations.

Furthermore, you will be expected to:

• Build strong client and team relationships;
• Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities and potential areas of concern;
• Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally; and
• Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.