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About the Role

As Teneo continues to grow its operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high calibre candidate to join our dynamic and professional Strategy and Communications team as a Consultant based in the firm's Tokyo office. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for providing the highest quality of research and insight to support our advisory offering to our diverse set of clients. You will support a wide range of activity to deliver the firm’s core capabilities which include communications strategy, media relations, crisis management, transaction communications, investor relations, ESG advisory, market and industry research, and government relations. This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a growing international advisory firm with excellent client exposure opportunities.

Responsibilities

Conduct desktop research and analysis to contextualize market, geopolitical and/or business trends and understand how it may impact clients’ businesses.
Provide industry and peer benchmarking and preparation of reports and insights for senior leadership and Board level executives.
Keep abreast of current trends, news, and developments in the public domain, including proactive media monitoring, and evaluate impact on clients.
Build understanding and lists of stakeholder targets to support client account work, including journalists, influencers, analysts and investors.
Contribute to the creation of compelling and impactful content for various communications channels including traditional media, digital, and social media.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop client ready documents to support messaging executive materials and campaign support.
Assist the wider account team in managing client relationship by providing support during client meetings, developing and maintaining client communication materials, taking notes, updating project trackers, and helping to ensure all client needs are met in a timely and satisfactory manner.
Support senior members of the team with new business proposals, including conducting research and developing insights to support the proposal building process.
Build strong client and team relationships.
Provide support and insight to 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 professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree ideally in business, journalism, communications, public policy, finance or economics.
1-2 years’ of working experience at a large Japanese corporate or relevant experience in financial communications, banking/financial services, management consulting or public policy.
Native fluency in Japanese and excellent Japanese writing and analytical skills are essential.
Business-level fluency in English.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills in business settings, including professional phone and email communications.
Organised and detail-oriented; able to multi-task and manage various responsibilities.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience with AI tools and social media platform management (LinkedIn, X, Reddit, etc.) is an added advantage.
Basic understanding of financial information.
International experience (study and/or work) a plus.
A strong interest in macroeconomic drivers, financial markets and geopolitics, business and current affairs.
Confident, mature and outgoing.
An entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude and being a team player is essential.
Must display a strong work ethic, take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, with keen attention to detail, high standards and commitment to the role.

Skills

Communications strategy
Media relations
Crisis management
Transaction communications
Investor relations
ESG advisory
Market and industry research
Government relations
Research and analysis
Horizon scanning
Stakeholder management
Content development
Account support
New business development
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)
AI tools
Social media platform management (LinkedIn, X, Reddit)

Location

Tokyo

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Postgraduate degree is an advantage

About the Company

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 1,800 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Equal Opportunity

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.