Job Description

About the client

Our client is a global communications and strategy consultancy focused on advising the next generation of leaders on the frontlines of the new economy.

Originally founded to help the blockchain industry develop, they now provide their diverse clients with a unique blend of advisory services spanning strategic and communications consulting, reputation, issues and risk management, and public policy and regulation. They enable change-markers to define and defend their industry positions as they drive digital transformation and navigate new challenges and opportunities.

Founded in 2015, with regional headquarters in New York, Dublin and Singapore, the company advises the world\'s most exciting companies across fintech and digital payments, data protection, real estate, law, gaming and healthcare. Their work spans market entry, change management, product launches, mergers and acquisitions, corporate repositioning and regulatory compliance.

They are seeking a Senior Consultant for immediate hire at its Asia Headquarters in Singapore. Reporting directly to the Director, the Senior Consultant will:

• Develop, implement and manage strategic communications and special situations for clients, in the areas of change management, public affairs, stakeholder engagement and mission critical business moments
• Act on behalf of the client to defend and advance their business objectives
• Develop IP, bespoke client strategy and frameworks that blend management consulting, risk management and strategic communications
• Lead the development of high-quality business development
• Develop high quality drafts of communications documents and other content materials
• Be able to work with and lead projects with clients internal stakeholders as well as external parties such as lawyers, bankers, investors and policy advisors

• Places high value on intellectual curiosity and challenging the status quo
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter
• Sets high expectations of themselves and others
• Leads by example
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail and adaptability to various competing demands
• Very strong leadership skills with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including colleagues, clients, and other external partners as well as a global team
• Expert level of both written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to process and transfer complex information in a concise and clear form
• Confident presenter; the ability to facilitate workshops is a plus
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Has excellent references
• Company was created specifically for the next generation of practitioners who want to advance in their careers based on their performance, drive and the power of their ideas. They are a consultancy of meritocracy and not bureaucracy.
• The Senior Consultant must be driven by their ability and hunger to shape the culture and values of a mission-driven, results-driven, and team-oriented organization.

• Minimum 5 years of experience providing strategic communications and/or corporate affairs services including strategic counsel, financial and resource planning, issues/crisis management and client management; at least 3 years of credentialed agency/consultancy experience is a plus
• Knowledge of finance and/or advanced technology is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of media and political landscape in Singapore and across Asia Pacific; international experience is a plus

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