AssociateNew Chicago, Illinois, United States

About the role

Client Contribution & Handling
Providing insight, guidance and advice to clients across industries
Advising clients to effectively communicate at critical moments
Developing and executing plans to advocate the client’s point of view to the media, employees and other critical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring team members; working with Partners and Directors on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
• Actively and effectively managing account teams and driving day-to-day activities for multiple accounts at a time
• Managing the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing documents through the internal and external review processes
• Oversight of research assignments on fast-moving situations with tight deadlines; distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points
• Planning and executing client announcements and events, managing:
  Strategic communications plan development
  Preparation of documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
  Interactions with journalists
  Announcement and/or event logistics
• Networking
  Actively cultivating relationships with clients and potential clients
  Developing relationships with the analyst and investor community
  Fostering a network of journalist contacts and relationships
  Maintaining relationships with financial and legal advisors

Requirements

7-10+ years of relevant work experience in a related field
Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
Ability to operate with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
Deep understanding of business, finance and markets
Capability to understand multiple stakeholder positions and incorporate that understanding into strategy and messaging for the client
Rapidly learn new sectors and companies, and operate with imperfect information
Operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Multitask, prioritize and think strategically and creatively
Exceptional written and verbal communication ability, including on complex issues
Experience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staff

Qualifications

Not specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Flexible spending account.
Health savings account.
Life insurance.
Commuter Benefits.
Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays.
Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting.

Pay

$130,000 - $170,000 annually

Schedule

Not specified