Practice Group / Department: Corporate Team FS - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Team This is a permanent Risk Advisory role within our established practice. The practice is now in a renewed phase of growth. As a practice we specialise in a broad range of technical risk and compliance advisory services - focused on regulatory risk - with clients that sit alongside Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Financial Services Regulatory offering. The team is staffed with a mix of compliance and risk consultants and lawyers from across the industry including former regulators, industry practitioners and experienced consultants. Our strong relationship with our traditional in-house legal teams means we offer a fully integrated service. This integration is key to our success as a practice. The team specialises in providing operationally focused regulatory and risk advice, assurance and remediation solutions to clients. It covers a broad range of activities for a diverse mix of premium financial services clients. We are also increasingly supporting broader markets looking for risk-based advisory services. Work can include assisting businesses to achieve regulatory authorisation, building, evaluating and enhancing compliance, risk and governance frameworks, undertaking systems and controls assessments, conducting shadow regulatory reviews, designing and delivering training to Boards, management and staff on risk and regulatory matters to performing remediation services. We have also developed a strong footprint in AML/financial crime and ESG solutions. The team works across EMEA and with global colleagues in other key markets including North America and the Asia Pacific region. The Role Working with the Managing Director of Risk Advisory (EMEA), Team Leaders and the wider Financial Services Partnership to deliver the strategy for the Risk Advisory practice - including collaborating closely with colleagues from our other global offices. Supporting the delivery of a variety of regulatory authorisation, risk and compliance advisory, assurance and remediation engagements with clients in the UK and internationally. Contributing to and leading on business development activities designed to strengthen the overall client base of the Risk Advisory practice. Using industry/consulting experience to support the identification and execution of commercial opportunities, leveraging existing networks and knowledge. Supporting the process of winning regulatory and risk focused projects with clients. Working with other parts of Norton Rose Fulbright and support the identification of cross departmental opportunities. Maintaining, help servicing, and developing client relationships. Key Responsibilities This role requires an individual who has broad risk, regulatory and compliance experience working in either wholesale/asset management (buy and/or sell-side) or commercial/retail financial services and payments providers. The role holder will be able to support the development and management of client relationships, contribute to the winning and delivery of risk consulting projects and work collaboratively with other members of the Risk Consulting practice to deliver pragmatic and value-adding solutions to clients' challenges. This may include, but not be limited to, supporting clients that are seeking to achieve regulatory authorisation, assisting clients with the development, review and assessment of their risk and compliance frameworks, undertaking design and operating effectiveness reviews of clients' systems and controls arrangements and supporting the delivery of remediation projects. The individual will be expected to contribute to and lead on business development initiatives in order to develop and strengthen the Risk Consulting practice's client base and support the building of strong relationships across NRF. Key Skills and Experience Experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk matters within a financial services environment (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Strong knowledge of the UK/European financial services regulatory regime and its application in practice across either wholesale or retail financial services markets (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Ability to apply technical knowledge and experience on regulatory compliance and risk matters in a clear and practical manner through clear and precise written and verbal communication to support the delivery of client engagements and business development activities. Ability to build and cultivate strong, trusted relationships through working collaboratively with colleagues and clients. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative (where required) within a fast- paced, high pressure work environment. Willingness to work outside of immediate areas of expertise (where required) with appropriate supervision. Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities. We welcome applications from experienced consultants, industry practitioners, regulators and legal professionals. Proven track record of supporting the delivery of projects, including managing to time and budget and in delivering robust and sustainable solutions. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Excellent standard of written communication and drafting, including the ability to use software such as PowerPoint and Excel. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
May 01, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: Corporate Team FS - London Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Team This is a permanent Risk Advisory role within our established practice. The practice is now in a renewed phase of growth. As a practice we specialise in a broad range of technical risk and compliance advisory services - focused on regulatory risk - with clients that sit alongside Norton Rose Fulbright's Global Financial Services Regulatory offering. The team is staffed with a mix of compliance and risk consultants and lawyers from across the industry including former regulators, industry practitioners and experienced consultants. Our strong relationship with our traditional in-house legal teams means we offer a fully integrated service. This integration is key to our success as a practice. The team specialises in providing operationally focused regulatory and risk advice, assurance and remediation solutions to clients. It covers a broad range of activities for a diverse mix of premium financial services clients. We are also increasingly supporting broader markets looking for risk-based advisory services. Work can include assisting businesses to achieve regulatory authorisation, building, evaluating and enhancing compliance, risk and governance frameworks, undertaking systems and controls assessments, conducting shadow regulatory reviews, designing and delivering training to Boards, management and staff on risk and regulatory matters to performing remediation services. We have also developed a strong footprint in AML/financial crime and ESG solutions. The team works across EMEA and with global colleagues in other key markets including North America and the Asia Pacific region. The Role Working with the Managing Director of Risk Advisory (EMEA), Team Leaders and the wider Financial Services Partnership to deliver the strategy for the Risk Advisory practice - including collaborating closely with colleagues from our other global offices. Supporting the delivery of a variety of regulatory authorisation, risk and compliance advisory, assurance and remediation engagements with clients in the UK and internationally. Contributing to and leading on business development activities designed to strengthen the overall client base of the Risk Advisory practice. Using industry/consulting experience to support the identification and execution of commercial opportunities, leveraging existing networks and knowledge. Supporting the process of winning regulatory and risk focused projects with clients. Working with other parts of Norton Rose Fulbright and support the identification of cross departmental opportunities. Maintaining, help servicing, and developing client relationships. Key Responsibilities This role requires an individual who has broad risk, regulatory and compliance experience working in either wholesale/asset management (buy and/or sell-side) or commercial/retail financial services and payments providers. The role holder will be able to support the development and management of client relationships, contribute to the winning and delivery of risk consulting projects and work collaboratively with other members of the Risk Consulting practice to deliver pragmatic and value-adding solutions to clients' challenges. This may include, but not be limited to, supporting clients that are seeking to achieve regulatory authorisation, assisting clients with the development, review and assessment of their risk and compliance frameworks, undertaking design and operating effectiveness reviews of clients' systems and controls arrangements and supporting the delivery of remediation projects. The individual will be expected to contribute to and lead on business development initiatives in order to develop and strengthen the Risk Consulting practice's client base and support the building of strong relationships across NRF. Key Skills and Experience Experience and knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk matters within a financial services environment (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Strong knowledge of the UK/European financial services regulatory regime and its application in practice across either wholesale or retail financial services markets (gained from a consulting business, financial institution or regulator). Ability to apply technical knowledge and experience on regulatory compliance and risk matters in a clear and practical manner through clear and precise written and verbal communication to support the delivery of client engagements and business development activities. Ability to build and cultivate strong, trusted relationships through working collaboratively with colleagues and clients. Ability to influence senior stakeholders. Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative (where required) within a fast- paced, high pressure work environment. Willingness to work outside of immediate areas of expertise (where required) with appropriate supervision. Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities. We welcome applications from experienced consultants, industry practitioners, regulators and legal professionals. Proven track record of supporting the delivery of projects, including managing to time and budget and in delivering robust and sustainable solutions. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills. Excellent standard of written communication and drafting, including the ability to use software such as PowerPoint and Excel. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Algolia, we are passionate about helping developers & product teams connect their users with what matters most in milliseconds! Algolia is looking to hire a Senior Corporate Counsel with a focus on commercial transactions and privacy to our Legal and Compliance Team! The ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in commercial and privacy law, particularly in drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements. In this role, you'll be the pivotal liaison for our revenue team managers and will collaborate closely with our Marketing, Security, Product, and Engineering teams. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, tech savvy lawyer with a passion for helping businesses to scale. As a leader, you will leverage your legal expertise, exhibit a keen interest in our product, business challenges and the industry at large, identify areas for enhancement, and initiate cross-team projects to increase the legal team's impact in the company. YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF: Revenue Team Collaboration and Deal Facilitation: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the revenue teams, guiding them through the negotiation of new contracts and the renewal of existing deals. Build and maintain strong working relationships with sales managers, proactively identifying business needs and managing workloads to ensure optimal efficiency. Contract Expertise and Management: Expertly draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to enterprise SaaS agreements, software licensing, data processing agreements, and partnerships. Handle various vendor and marketing agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with company objectives. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with global teams across finance, deal desk, security, and support to synchronize legal policies and processes with broader company workflows. Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the legal team, including process optimization and template development. Knowledge Development and Sharing: Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base to support the revenue, customer success, and support teams in addressing customer inquiries and challenges. Develop and deliver training materials and sessions on topics such as Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), deal renewal strategies, and marketing laws. Process Improvement and Strategic Guidance: Drive and implement projects aimed at improving legal team processes, templates, and cross-team collaboration. Utilize your expertise to guide the team and contribute to the refinement of our legal strategies and processes. Management of External Resources: Oversee and manage the engagement of outside counsel to support additional workloads, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal support. YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU HAVE: Professional level fluency and drafting in English, and ideally one other language (Arabic, German or Spanish) Qualifications as an EU or UK lawyer (current or past) At least 7 years of experience in the IT or corporate team of a global law firm with training in corporate law; and a big plus for in-house relevant work experience in a growing technology company Impeccable, expert legal drafting and technique allowing autonomous deal closing and redlining on the fly of negotiation calls Strong transactional experience with drafting and negotiating complex enterprise SaaS agreements, including in regulated sectors (e.g. public, banking). Team player with a passion for partnering with Sales and closing deals Expertise in privacy regulations as applicable to the SaaS industry, awareness of AI governance Experience supporting engineering teams in the enforcement of privacy by design and the practical implications of security and privacy frameworks Excellent legal and business judgment, curiosity for the business beyond the legal scope, understanding of the industry Strong communication and analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting Nice to Have Expertise in privacy compliance programs and internal compliance tools Experience in audits with privacy authorities Experience with dispute resolution and litigation management WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
At Algolia, we are passionate about helping developers & product teams connect their users with what matters most in milliseconds! Algolia is looking to hire a Senior Corporate Counsel with a focus on commercial transactions and privacy to our Legal and Compliance Team! The ideal candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in commercial and privacy law, particularly in drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements. In this role, you'll be the pivotal liaison for our revenue team managers and will collaborate closely with our Marketing, Security, Product, and Engineering teams. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, tech savvy lawyer with a passion for helping businesses to scale. As a leader, you will leverage your legal expertise, exhibit a keen interest in our product, business challenges and the industry at large, identify areas for enhancement, and initiate cross-team projects to increase the legal team's impact in the company. YOUR ROLE WILL CONSIST OF: Revenue Team Collaboration and Deal Facilitation: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the revenue teams, guiding them through the negotiation of new contracts and the renewal of existing deals. Build and maintain strong working relationships with sales managers, proactively identifying business needs and managing workloads to ensure optimal efficiency. Contract Expertise and Management: Expertly draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to enterprise SaaS agreements, software licensing, data processing agreements, and partnerships. Handle various vendor and marketing agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with company objectives. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with global teams across finance, deal desk, security, and support to synchronize legal policies and processes with broader company workflows. Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency of the legal team, including process optimization and template development. Knowledge Development and Sharing: Establish and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base to support the revenue, customer success, and support teams in addressing customer inquiries and challenges. Develop and deliver training materials and sessions on topics such as Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), deal renewal strategies, and marketing laws. Process Improvement and Strategic Guidance: Drive and implement projects aimed at improving legal team processes, templates, and cross-team collaboration. Utilize your expertise to guide the team and contribute to the refinement of our legal strategies and processes. Management of External Resources: Oversee and manage the engagement of outside counsel to support additional workloads, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal support. YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU HAVE: Professional level fluency and drafting in English, and ideally one other language (Arabic, German or Spanish) Qualifications as an EU or UK lawyer (current or past) At least 7 years of experience in the IT or corporate team of a global law firm with training in corporate law; and a big plus for in-house relevant work experience in a growing technology company Impeccable, expert legal drafting and technique allowing autonomous deal closing and redlining on the fly of negotiation calls Strong transactional experience with drafting and negotiating complex enterprise SaaS agreements, including in regulated sectors (e.g. public, banking). Team player with a passion for partnering with Sales and closing deals Expertise in privacy regulations as applicable to the SaaS industry, awareness of AI governance Experience supporting engineering teams in the enforcement of privacy by design and the practical implications of security and privacy frameworks Excellent legal and business judgment, curiosity for the business beyond the legal scope, understanding of the industry Strong communication and analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting Nice to Have Expertise in privacy compliance programs and internal compliance tools Experience in audits with privacy authorities Experience with dispute resolution and litigation management WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN LIVE OUR VALUES: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside
Here at 10x Banking we believe banks are slowed down by their own legacy technology and we're here to change that. Our community brings together banking industry knowledge with market-leading, next gen, cloud native technology required to move banking into the 21st century. The biggest banks around the globe use our platform to power some of the world's most innovative financial propositions. And to do this we've built a team that has the breadth of knowledge and experience we need to push our product forward. We have headquarters in London and Sydney, but our 10x teams work around the globe with colleagues in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and all over the UK and Ireland. Join us in our mission to make banking 10x better for customers, banks and society! About the role: Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be an integral part of 10x's Legal function 10x. You will provide general corporate and commercial legal support across the business, supporting the group's requirements here in the UK, as well as in Australia and elsewhere as the group expands into new territories. You will work closely with numerous business operations and technical teams across the business, including Sales, Product, Finance, Supplier Management and with our compliance and risk control functions. About You: You will be a commercial/corporate generalist that can build relationships with our internal clients. You will be focused on supporting the customer-facing team to win new business, and strengthening relationships with existing customers, through drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and overseeing adherence to the contractual obligations in those agreements. You will help with the operationalisation of the legal function as the business scales, liaise with outside counsel and support the General Counsel in managing the Group's legal requirements. This might include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various customer and supplier contracts Supporting the organisation with drafting and reviewing various other legal agreements, and corporate and regulatory documents and filings Providing practical legal advice and training to your colleagues Supporting the development and maintenance of 10x's corporate and regulatory compliance programs; and Monitoring legal and regulatory trends and analysing their impact on 10x, as well as our customers. We are looking for someone who is well-rounded, can work independently and is not afraid to "roll their sleeves up and get stuck in". 10x is at an inflexion point in its growth and we are looking for someone who wants to help in the organisation's growth and to make our business 10x better. Ideally you will have Experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably in England and Wales but we will consider other relevant jurisdictions Extensive relevant experience as in-house legal counsel and/or from a reputable law firm Excellent commercial contracts expertise, preferably within PaaS/SaaS Privacy law experience Strong business-orientation and ability to provide practical and actionable advice in a clear and friendly way Excellent communication skills and a cooperative mindset aimed at adding value to 10x's business Proficiency in written and spoken English (other languages would be considered a plus) Experience from tech and PaaS/SaaS providers is desirable. However A desire to get stuck in is more important than ticking every box on our checklist. So, if you're interested in what we're building and excited by our mission, get in touch anyway! At 10x Banking, we put our people first - we believe in empowering you to get the job done! 25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays (+ 1 day off on your birthday!) 4 wellbeing days (1 additional paid day off per quarter, aimed at supporting you to maintain your personal wellbeing) Remote enabled working: in person events twice per quarter, and agree your ways of working with your line manager outside of that! Regular social gatherings and affinity groups Work from anywhere outside your typical working location - up to 4 weeks a year! Career progression and learning pathways 1 paid volunteering day a year Enhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatment Sabbatical leave Options pool Private health insurance, with the option to add your family Pension scheme Public/Bank holiday swaps Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance Income Protection Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice More about 10x We are driven by the belief that whatever we do as a business has to be done in the right way. Our three core values of: Transformation, Integrity and Impact support this. Discover what life is like at 10x over on Instagram and find out what the company is up to on Linkedin . Equal opportunities for all At 10x we are passionate about our people and are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture. We are building a community where every 10xer can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential. Our many employee networks help amplify this vision. Alongside assessing technical capabilities to do the role, our assessment process will identify what you can uniquely bring to our 10x teams, and the potential you have to thrive here. Common to every role that 10xers perform, are 3 core competencies that we look for in our future 10xers - Business Impact , Change Driver & Delivery Excellence We are committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated equally and fairly and encourage applicants of all ethnicities, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, age, neurodiversity or disability status. Accommodations We recognize not everyone is the same. In fact, we embrace difference. If you require any form of accommodation during the interview process, please tell us so we can make arrangements to support. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained confidentially.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Here at 10x Banking we believe banks are slowed down by their own legacy technology and we're here to change that. Our community brings together banking industry knowledge with market-leading, next gen, cloud native technology required to move banking into the 21st century. The biggest banks around the globe use our platform to power some of the world's most innovative financial propositions. And to do this we've built a team that has the breadth of knowledge and experience we need to push our product forward. We have headquarters in London and Sydney, but our 10x teams work around the globe with colleagues in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and all over the UK and Ireland. Join us in our mission to make banking 10x better for customers, banks and society! About the role: Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will be an integral part of 10x's Legal function 10x. You will provide general corporate and commercial legal support across the business, supporting the group's requirements here in the UK, as well as in Australia and elsewhere as the group expands into new territories. You will work closely with numerous business operations and technical teams across the business, including Sales, Product, Finance, Supplier Management and with our compliance and risk control functions. About You: You will be a commercial/corporate generalist that can build relationships with our internal clients. You will be focused on supporting the customer-facing team to win new business, and strengthening relationships with existing customers, through drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and overseeing adherence to the contractual obligations in those agreements. You will help with the operationalisation of the legal function as the business scales, liaise with outside counsel and support the General Counsel in managing the Group's legal requirements. This might include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various customer and supplier contracts Supporting the organisation with drafting and reviewing various other legal agreements, and corporate and regulatory documents and filings Providing practical legal advice and training to your colleagues Supporting the development and maintenance of 10x's corporate and regulatory compliance programs; and Monitoring legal and regulatory trends and analysing their impact on 10x, as well as our customers. We are looking for someone who is well-rounded, can work independently and is not afraid to "roll their sleeves up and get stuck in". 10x is at an inflexion point in its growth and we are looking for someone who wants to help in the organisation's growth and to make our business 10x better. Ideally you will have Experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably in England and Wales but we will consider other relevant jurisdictions Extensive relevant experience as in-house legal counsel and/or from a reputable law firm Excellent commercial contracts expertise, preferably within PaaS/SaaS Privacy law experience Strong business-orientation and ability to provide practical and actionable advice in a clear and friendly way Excellent communication skills and a cooperative mindset aimed at adding value to 10x's business Proficiency in written and spoken English (other languages would be considered a plus) Experience from tech and PaaS/SaaS providers is desirable. However A desire to get stuck in is more important than ticking every box on our checklist. So, if you're interested in what we're building and excited by our mission, get in touch anyway! At 10x Banking, we put our people first - we believe in empowering you to get the job done! 25 days of holiday in addition to Bank/Public Holidays (+ 1 day off on your birthday!) 4 wellbeing days (1 additional paid day off per quarter, aimed at supporting you to maintain your personal wellbeing) Remote enabled working: in person events twice per quarter, and agree your ways of working with your line manager outside of that! Regular social gatherings and affinity groups Work from anywhere outside your typical working location - up to 4 weeks a year! Career progression and learning pathways 1 paid volunteering day a year Enhanced parental policies, including time off for fertility treatment Sabbatical leave Options pool Private health insurance, with the option to add your family Pension scheme Public/Bank holiday swaps Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance Income Protection Subscription to Headspace wellbeing app Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice More about 10x We are driven by the belief that whatever we do as a business has to be done in the right way. Our three core values of: Transformation, Integrity and Impact support this. Discover what life is like at 10x over on Instagram and find out what the company is up to on Linkedin . Equal opportunities for all At 10x we are passionate about our people and are committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture. We are building a community where every 10xer can bring their authentic self to work and feel empowered to reach their full potential. Our many employee networks help amplify this vision. Alongside assessing technical capabilities to do the role, our assessment process will identify what you can uniquely bring to our 10x teams, and the potential you have to thrive here. Common to every role that 10xers perform, are 3 core competencies that we look for in our future 10xers - Business Impact , Change Driver & Delivery Excellence We are committed to ensuring all job applicants are treated equally and fairly and encourage applicants of all ethnicities, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, age, neurodiversity or disability status. Accommodations We recognize not everyone is the same. In fact, we embrace difference. If you require any form of accommodation during the interview process, please tell us so we can make arrangements to support. Any information that you provide will be recorded and maintained confidentially.
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.