Responsibilities

• Clients: Based on research and input from the client, develop strategies for mandates; outline execution plans, timelines and budgets.
• Arena: Participate in firm management to contribute to growth planning and execution. Build the practice and operational structure of the firm through the execution of a wide variety of tasks, including identifying new business opportunities, developing and tracking progress against OKRs, and designing and formalizing operational processes.
• Serve as a day-to-day lead for client engagements, managing relationships and ensuring high-quality execution.
• Develop client materials, onboard new assignments, lead calls, and deliver strategic counsel across complex issues.
• Draft, edit, and finalize strategic communications deliverables, including communications plans, talking points, Q&As, timelines and rollouts, media backgrounders, and materials for journalist interviews.
• Execute on plans to advocate the client’s point of view to the media, investors, employees, regulators, and other critical stakeholders and manage announcement and/or event logistics as needed.
• Oversee research assignments on fast-moving situations with tight deadlines; framing topics; distilling large volumes of market, legal, and media information into clear analysis and recommendations.
• Be prepared to conduct research directly with key stakeholders.
• Grow and build upon an existing network of trusted contacts, clients and potential clients, reporters, legal and financial advisors to support the firm in current and future engagements.
• Manage and mentor team members, working with partners and directors on the day-to-day management of junior employees and client deliverables.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in a commercial environment is required. The ideal candidate will have worked closely with senior leadership to originate and deliver complex assignments at an advisory firm focused on reputation.
• Experience in communications, consulting, and professional services is required.
• Experience working in or closely with legal or in a regulatory environment is a plus.
• Client Handling Skills – leads and manages client relationships seamlessly. Manages difficult conversations or other sensitive issues tactfully.
• Strategist – can devise and implement plans to meet the client's challenge. Possesses excellent judgment in navigating complex situations, assessing risk, and advising accordingly.
• Communicator – is an exceptional written and verbal communicator who is able to distill complex information and write persuasively.
• Leader– is a skilled manager and leader of teams.
• Resourcefulness – able to solve problems creatively and quickly.
• Judgment – possesses excellent judgment in navigating complex situations, assessing risk, and advising accordingly.
• Relationship Builder - thrives being out in the business community to network and develop business.

Benefits

• Arena provides all full time employees with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and offers a 401k plan with a generous company match.