Senior Associate, Transactions & Strategic Situations (TSS)

Teneo•New York, NY

12d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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