The Opportunity
As we continue to grow our operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as a Vice President in Singapore. This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a dynamic, growing international advisory company.
A Vice President at Teneo is a core member of our account teams, responsible for helping execute strategic programs and communications initiatives in support of Teneo’s clients. You will play a pivotal role in providing the highest quality of service to our clients and act as the day-to-day lead for all client projects and oversee team delivery.
As a Vice President, you will advise business leaders and CEOs on all aspects of integrated communications. This role is part of a thriving team advising high-profile clients on how to create effective narratives, manage reputation, engage with key audiences, and tell proactive stories which support clients’ strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
As a Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:
- Reputation management and advisory – Supports the development of reputation management plans, advising clients on risks and issues affecting their organizations, and mitigation/ response strategies.
- Supporting communications strategy development and deployment – support the development of research briefs and situation analyses to facilitate audience understanding and segmentation and the creation of the communications strategy. Provide input into formulating strategic objectives and approach, KPIs and risk management considerations.
- Leading on communications planning and deployment - develop and implement tailored narratives, communications plans, and innovative campaigns. Lead content development and deployment across diverse formats, such as key messages, talking points, speeches and op-eds, media engagements etc.
- Account management – oversee workstreams and deliverables on accounts, lead PMO activities, oversee and mentor Consultants, Associates, and Senior Associates. Support workflow management and quality assurance of deliverables.
- Client management - work with SVPs and MDs to proactively and systematically manage opportunities or areas of concern.
- Supporting new business development – actively building network of new client/ prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including developing significant aspects of proposals, and participating in client pitch meetings.
Furthermore, you will be expected to:
- Build strong client and team relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;
- Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;
- Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;
- Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;
- Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and
- Actively coach and mentor Consultants, Associates and Senior Associates on your account teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Communications, Journalism, Economics or Finance, Politics is an advantage
- 6 - 8 years related experience in a similar environment within corporate communications, financial communications or media
- Strong working media knowledge and hands-on experience across international (regionally based), regional and Singapore media
- Experience offering client counsel at the appropriate level, based on in-depth insight of client’s business and sector
- Strong in content writing and creation with high standards and attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to execute multi-platform communications strategies
- Demonstrable leadership in managing multiple stakeholders while maintaining good relationships
- Fluent written and spoken English is essential; additional language competencies at business communication level would be an advantage
- Personable, diligent and organised in approach to work and client management
- Well informed about global news and macroeconomic/finance events
- International experience (study and/or work) a plus
- Must display a strong work ethic, high standards and commitment to the role
About Teneo
Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.
Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.
Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.
The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.
