Thought Leadership Associate

About the role

SRS Acquiom delivers the smartest way to run a deal™ through a platform and services designed to help deal parties manage complex M&A and loan agency transactions more efficiently. Based in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the United States and in London and Amsterdam, SRS Acquiom supports transactions across North America and Europe. Our M&A services include professional shareholder representation, paying and escrow agent services, and online document solicitation and reporting. For loan and credit transactions, we provide independent Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Sub-Agent, and Successor Agent services. Since 2007, SRS Acquiom has supported more than 11,500 transactions globally. By bringing efficiency, expertise, and purpose-built technology to complex financial transactions, we help sophisticated deal parties focus on building great businesses and maximizing value. We’re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. If you’re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we’d love to talk.

Thought Leadership Associate

A Few Benefits Our Employees Enjoy
Day-one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you’re protected from the start
A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track
Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
Pre-tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft and edit articles, white papers, and other thought leadership content, and provide additional support to expand overall team capacity.
• Support the development and production of new SRSA data-driven content and studies and the overhaul and refresh of existing content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and continued alignment with market conditions and SRSA brand standards.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the Thought Leadership team’s day-to-day operations.
• Assist with data collection logistics in coordination with internal teams and support efforts to identify, capture, and incorporate data points not currently gathered through formal processes.
• Support the development of educational content, including M&A curriculum targeted at law school and junior associate audiences.
• Partner with the Marketing team to ensure all content adheres to SRSA’s quality and brand standards; draft and review advertising copy and other marketing-adjacent materials as needed.
• Shepherd content projects from inception through completion, including managing timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring consistent delivery against strategic objectives; manage project tickets and workflows within existing project management tools to track content and marketing initiatives.
• Cook up client webinar and presentation administration, including scheduling, event preparation logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Cook up SOPs for thought leadership workflows.
• Participate in internal and external trainings and support the delivery of training content across teams; support the expansion of training offerings for internal SRSA audiences, working collaboratively with HR and Business Development.
• Cook up scheduling and logistics for deal terms study presentations and other client-facing thought leadership engagements; support CLE accreditation processes for eligible thought leadership content.
• Triage and respond to client and prospect inquiries related to thought leadership content and data, escalating as appropriate.
• Aid in AI adoption projects aimed at improving efficiency, scalability, and the quality of thought leadership workflows.
• Aid in the SRSA M&A internship program, including coordination with HR and other internal departments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor or advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in legal practice, financial services, corporate environments, content development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting and editing professional content across a range of formats.
• Experience coordinating or managing projects across multiple teams or workstreams, with strong attention to deadlines and deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with AI and project management tools such as Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or Asana preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a deadline-driven work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong professional interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements/Special Demands

• Regular office hours.
• Participation in public speaking, panels, webinars, and client presentations.
• Up to 25% travel within the U.S. and occasional international travel.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is between $90k and $100k, depending on experience level.