Chief of Staff - Transactions and Strategic Situations

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, orga­ni­za­tion­al design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance and ESG.

The firm has more than 1,800 employees located in 50+ offices around the world.

 

Description

This role is designed to serve as Chief of Staff to Teneo’s Co-Head of Transactions and Strategic Situations / Head of IPO and Capital Market Advisory, based in New York.

The position is intended to serve as a core driver of one of Teneo’s fastest-growing practices, with broad exposure across leadership, clients and transactions, and increasing responsibility in helping to drive growth, coordination and overall performance of the platform.

The role will play a central part in shaping and executing strategic priorities, driving coordination across teams and ensuring the continued momentum of a rapidly growing platform. The Chief of Staff will support business development, client delivery and internal operations, acting as a key integrator across the practice and helping to translate leadership priorities into execution.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Act as a trusted advisor to the principal and the broader executive team
• Prepare leadership for key decisions, and serve as a stand-in at select meetings
• Proactively resolve problems - that means you see around corners and close gaps
• Coordinate the Teneo network to accelerate go-to-market including across team, divisions, and international markets 
• On specific client teams, surface risks and disagreements early, drive alignment where org structure creates friction
• Develop views of business economics and market dynamics that no single function owns
• Drive business development efforts and strategic initiatives in the U.S. and around the world
• Build and use AI, automation, and agent workflows to scale your impact: analysis synthesis, scenario modeling, status aggregation, operational monitoring
• Support important cross-functional initiatives, competitive positioning and strategic planning, from scoping through decision

 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial communications, investment banking or a related field, with exposure to capital markets and/or transaction environments
• Proven ability to think on your feet
• Have the desire and ambition to do cool things that others haven’t tried before 
• Experience managing complex projects from planning through execution, with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and comfort level in trying new things like using AI in your workflow
• Commercial mindset with an interest in business development, market engagement and practice growth
• Highly collaborative and proactive, with the ability to work across teams and levels of seniority
• Based in New York City, with a minimum of three days in the office

 

What We Offer

As a Teneo employee, you'll enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Base Salary Range $125,000-$150,000 (compensation for this role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience that may fall outside of the range listed).

 

Bonus Eligible Yes

 

Total Compensation Package Includes annualized bonus, 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of additional benefits and perks.

 

Flexible Work Policy Teneo believes in in-person collaboration when possible. This role is assigned to the New York office, and the company expectation is for employees to work from the office location a minimum of three times a week.