Company and Job Overview
Strategic advisory firm in London is looking for an Associate with strategic stakeholder expertise.
Job Responsibilities:
Associates are able to leverage their own specialized skills and backgrounds while operating in generalist environment.
Client Contribution & Handling
Serve as an expert to clients on reputation, financial and crisis situations across multiple industries including Financial Institutions, Industrial & Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Energy & Resources
Provide relevant insight, guidance and counsel to clients
Play integral role in new business process; participate in pitch preparation
Team Management
Mentor and manage team members, work with Partner and Director on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
Oversee research and monitoring assignments; responsible for distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points
Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external delivery
Develop strategic stakeholder engagement plan and documents including but not limited to talking points, Q&As, etc.
Networking
Build and foster a network of advisors including bankers, lawyers, management consultants and journalist to understand business critical issues and priorities
Proactively build a network locally to identify talent referrals, new business prospects and media contacts
Job Qualifications:
3-10+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate/advisory role for strategy planning, business development, corporate reputation, financial and crisis situations
Deep understanding of business in Japan; knowledge and experience in diverse financial, political and societal issues are a plus
Fluent spoken and written English and Japanese (native level Japanese is preferred)
Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication ability
Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations
Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
Passionate to work in an international environment, strengthening Japan’s global engagement.
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