THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY TEAM AT TENEO

Our global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in all situations – from well-performing to stressed. No two situations are the same, and our advice and approach is tailored to each set of circumstances and client.
Teneo guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress to create liquidity headroom, reduce costs, improve profitability, turnaround or exit underperforming businesses, assess options, address balance sheet stress, communicate appropriately with all stakeholders, more efficiently run their businesses and, ultimately, deliver certainty from uncertainty.
Our expert team also brings market-leading experience in establishing and delivering contingency plans and insolvencies across multiple jurisdictions, providing credible fallback plans to protect value or helping to shape and affect a restructuring.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Financial services experience (either industry or consulting).
• Strong finance skills (preferably ACA/ACCA qualified, ideally with first time passes)
• Experience working in consulting, regulatory advisory, transactions advisory, restructuring, or other professional services, in the financial services sector.
• Offshore financial services experience or CASS would be beneficial.
• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ambitious, with a desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture. Teneo is an environment that presents a real opportunity for ambitious individuals as all employees are encouraged to develop their client network and business development skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to develop client deliverables.
• Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team.
• Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite.

Knowledge acquisition

• Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and develop leadership skills.
• Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills, via formal and on-the-job training
• Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory propositions

THE ROLE

We see a significant opportunity to grow our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory business and are looking for professionals at Manager level to join our team in London. Candidates will have experience working in risk and regulation, audit, transactions advisory, client money and assets, restructuring, or other professional services, in at least one of the financial services sectors (banking, insurance or asset management). You will have the opportunity to develop and work on a diverse range of Risk and Regulatory engagements across the financial services sector, supporting Senior Leadership in delivering advisory engagements and further developing our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory business.
Teneo’s Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory business sits within Teneo’s Financial Advisory Team and supports financial institutions respond to an evolving risk and economic environment through the provision of high quality strategic regulatory advice. It brings together practical experience, industry insights and expertise in resolving the business and regulatory challenges faced by global financial institutions. Our team frequently combines these capabilities with restructuring and M&A activities in delivering major change at pace. We work with some of the largest and highest profile clients in our jurisdictions and pride ourselves on working collaboratively alongside clients and regulators to address acute financial challenges.
Successful candidates will be driven professionals with a keen interest in the financial services sector and strong regulatory skills who are seeking to join a collaborative multi-jurisdictional team which offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and development. They should exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to provide quality, independent advice and insight to Teneo’s client base across the UK, Bermuda, and our other global locations.

Key aspects of the role will include;

• Client Service – Leading or working on complex, multi-workstream engagements; supporting senior colleagues on Risk and Regulatory projects, often in uncertain, abstract, or crisis situations.
• Business Development – Playing an active role in the team’s business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial services industry, building your point of view and insights.
• People and Leadership – Coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment.

Typical Projects will include;

• Board effectiveness reviews
• Risk and culture reviews
• Strategic options assessments
• Regulatory change implementation
• Corporate, legal entity, or portfolio reorganisations
• Regulatory change management
• Regulatory skilled person reporting
• Remediation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Service

• Lead, manage, and deliver a variety of Financial Services Risk and Regulatory engagements.
• Personally develop through both formal and informal training.
• Interact with clients and provide quality advice, irrespective of grade.
• Support senior colleagues in managing external stakeholders.
• Support the development of new business propositions and thought leadership materials.
• Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management.

Knowledge acquisition

• Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and develop leadership skills.
• Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills, via formal and on-the-job training
• Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory propositions.

People and leadership

• Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives.
• Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.
• Have a clear understanding of Teneo’s commitment to creating a more inclusive culture.

Business development

• Grow and develop our Financial Services Risk and Regulatory Advisory Practice, actively supporting business development activities and identifying and pursuing potential opportunities using your own contact network as well as supporting existing business development programmes, key client accounts and sales activities led by Senior Managing Directors
• Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts.
• Identify opportunities to expand engagements as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients.
• Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events.