Job Description

Wachsman is a global communications and strategy consultancy focused on advising the next generation of leaders on the frontlines of the new economy.
Founded in 2015 with regional headquarters in New York, Dublin and Singapore, Wachsman advises the world\'s most exciting companies across fintech and digital payments, data protection, real estate, law, gaming and healthcare. Our work spans market entry, change management, product launches, mergers and acquisitions, corporate repositioning and regulatory compliance.

We are searching for an Executive (Strategic Communications) to join our Singapore office. This is an entry-level position.






EXECUTIVE


Research and insights

• Acts as a critical source of research and background intelligence for both clients and new business development.

• Understands the difference between research and insight and is developing capabilities to begin to provide insights.

• Uses critical thinking to analyse, synthesis and evaluate information to reach conclusions.

• Undertakes research with a considered and intelligent approach in order to present findings and recommendations in a concise and informative way.

• Supports the delivery of high-quality briefings/summaries for activities such as industry developments, high profile opportunities, and company backgrounders.

• Compiles regular analysis and summary reports in a timely manner (including channels such as traditional and digital media, political, and stakeholder events/commentary).

• Flags important/relevant news, trends and issues to client teams.

• Analyses social media conversations, events and trends and translates this analysis into succinct summaries.

• Comfortable using a range of tools to provide digital listening and reporting.

• Has good writing skills and is able to adapt style to different requirements.

• Produces well structured, accurate and proofed materials.

• Understands client businesses and sectors to provide teams with competitor and sector intelligence.

• Develops expertise in relevant client sectors/industries to contribute to broader strategy, execution, and counsel.

• Supports account coordination.

• Supports in coordinating client status and reporting, minuting meetings, action items, and WIPs/activity reports

• Actively participates in the research for new business pitches, turning research into insight and contributing to the overall strategy.

• Capable of acting as an ambassador for the consultancy, representing the breadth of our offer.

• Seeks opportunities to network and introduce Wacshman to new contacts.

• Seeks opportunities to develop basic understanding of financial information, financial and capital markets and cryptocurrency.

• Develops an understanding of the business of our business.

• Demonstrates an analytical approach to identifying problems and potential solutions.

• Thinks laterally/creatively about mitigating risks and developing alternative approaches.

• Takes an active role in day-to-day consultancy life.

• Participates in learning opportunities and seeks to share knowledge and insight.

• Readily uses and contributes to knowledge-sharing.

• Takes personal responsibility for investing in own development, seeking opportunities to learn new things and broaden skills.

• Stays abreast of political, business and social trends and keeps pace with digital developments and techniques to enhance work.

• Works effectively and collaboratively within blended teams/projects, supports a one team collaborative culture.

• Makes demonstrable effort to foster good working relationships with peers in other areas of the consultancy and uses these to create a better understanding of different parts of the business and our wider offer.

• Respects all areas of our expertise and values insight and creativity.