Senior Associate Job Description
Collected Strategies, an independent advisory firm providing communications counsel to businesses and their leaders, is hiring a Senior Associate to join our growing, New York-based team. This role will support the Collected team in the development and execution of financial communications for clients across both event-driven situations (i.e., M&A, financial restructuring and shareholder activism) and ongoing investor and public relations engagements.
Ideal candidates should have direct financial communications experience, possess knowledge of capital markets, and be excited to work in a sophisticated and fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess strong writing and project management skills and should be able to demonstrate thoughtful work product and acute attention to detail in a high-stakes, deadline-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will share Collected’s values and be ready to embody them in support of the firm's rapidly growing client base.
Please send a resume and a cover email to careers@collectedstrategies.com.
Responsibilities
- Support the creation and management of internal and external communications for various event-driven and ongoing financial matters.
- Assist client teams in providing strategic advice on financial communications.
- Serve as a day-to-day resource for internal teams and clients, advancing projects and ensuring awareness of deliverables and deadlines.
- Develop, maintain, and manage key relationships with financial and business media, focusing on traditional and digital media platforms most relevant to Collected’s clients and their industries.
- Monitor news and trends within client industries to identify and leverage relevant issues and topics.
- Participate with senior Collected personnel in the creation of materials and execution of new business activity.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
- 2 to 5+ years of professional experience in financial services, professional services, technology and/or B2B communications
- Capacity and flexibility to manage projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment
- Excellent critical thinking and writing abilities as well as verbal and presentation skills
- Exemplary attention to detail
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion as a self-starter and proactive team player
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest in learning about the world and how relevant global issues affect the businesses and industries of our clients
- Desire to participate in the development of a new and growing business; willingness to train and nurture junior talent
- Adept at Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Knowledge of social media platforms (X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads) preferred
- Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Acrobat and Creative Suite preferred
Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 per year
Collected Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
About Collected Strategies
Collected Strategies is an independent advisory firm providing trusted, strategic communications counsel to Boards of Directors, C-Suite executives and IR/PR leaders. Visit us at collectedstrategies.com.
Twitter: @collectedstrats
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