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Financial Advisory, Senior Consultant

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Teneo

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Banking & Finance
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong academic background, accounting qualification, analytical mindset, IT proficiency, knowledge of Restructuring/Insolvency, communication skills, flexibility, commitment to client needs, ambition to learn and work in a high-performance team.
  • You will provide client service, manage financial restructuring engagements, develop client relationships, innovate new approaches, build knowledge and leadership skills, support team development, and contribute to business development.

Requirements

  • Strong academic background at A level / degree level.
  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified.
  • Analytical with strong IT skills e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook packages.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Restructuring Services/Insolvency with either directly relevant experience, or strong transferrable skills gained in a client facing role within a professional services company (e.g., corporate audit).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to support working in a high-performance team.
  • Commitment and willingness to work under pressure, sometimes long hours, always putting the client at the centre.
  • Flexibility to transfer skills into complementary offerings such as Debt Advisory or Performance Improvement if market conditions change.
  • Ambition to learn and develop further.

Responsibilities

  • Client Service:
  • Is a key team member working on financial restructuring engagements on a day-to-day basis, including managing junior staff.
  • Produces high quality deliverables within planned timescales.
  • Develops ‘distinctive’ client relationships.
  • Innovates new approaches.
  • Supports and contributes to client presentations.
  • Helps to meet team specific performance targets.
  • Applies understanding of financial engagement economics and engagement risk and quality management.
  • Knowledge Acquisition:
  • Builds client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills.
  • Continues to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills.
  • Understands the market, topical issues and our Restructuring propositions.
  • People and Leadership:
  • Supports leadership in creating an inclusive environment.
  • Proactively supports the development of colleagues by providing timely feedback and identifying development opportunities e.g. mentoring/ buddying, supervising less experienced colleagues.
  • Continues to develop personal brand.
  • Business Development:
  • Starts to own elements of and proactively contribute to business development.
  • Demonstrate an expanding network of external and internal peer level contacts which provide opportunities to meet and share ideas on initiatives.
  • Assist in the running of a sector or marketing key account team, including participating in, and organising, marketing events.
  • Assists in preparing research documents, pitches and client presentations.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory?

The main responsibilities include supporting project teams on various engagements such as Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning, and Insolvency projects, assisting with business development activities, and providing guidance and support to team members.

What types of clients will a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory work with?

A Senior Consultant will work with corporates, creditors, and other financial stakeholders on a diverse range of challenging projects.

What skills are important for a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory?

Important skills for this role include strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership capabilities, and a solid understanding of financial advisory services.

How can a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory contribute to business development activities?

A Senior Consultant can contribute to business development by assisting with market research, identifying potential sales opportunities, and supporting the leadership team in generating new business leads.

What opportunities are available for career growth and advancement for a Senior Consultant in Financial Advisory?

Opportunities for career growth and advancement may include progressing to a managerial or leadership role within the Financial Advisory practice, as well as opportunities for specialization in specific areas of expertise within the field of financial advisory.

Consulting
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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, ESG and DE&I. The firm has more than 1,500 employees located in 40 offices around the world.