Associate - Financial Communications and Event-Driven Communications Advisory

We are seeking an Associate - Financial Communications and Event-Driven Communications Advisory to join our dynamic Complex Communications Advisory team. This role is ideally suited for individuals with previous experience in communications firms, particularly in the realm of financial communications. Candidates should possess a nuanced understanding of financial markets alongside exceptional research and writing skills. This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment while advising clients on critical financial and corporate positioning matters.

Location
New York City or Washington, DC (hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) 

Responsibilities

• Work directly with and learn from a group of senior experts within a flat organizational structure
• Be part of a core team focused on advising companies on high-stakes, event-driven financial and corporate positioning matters including, but not limited to, investor relations, transaction advisory and crisis communications
• Work with companies of all sizes and industries, including young IPO’s with little public company experience to mature, multinational clients
• Develop first drafts of an array of client-specific financial communications content (e.g., background and strategy memos, earnings call and conference scripts, talking points, Q&A documents, training materials)
• Conduct in-depth research into listed companies, their industries and peers
• Take a leading role in supporting firm and business development initiatives, including conducting desktop research on prospective clients as part of a growing team
• Work on an array of project types, from fast-paced matters to long-term reputation management campaigns for some of the most mission-critical issues a company can face
• Grow your skills as a problem solver, becoming comfortable operating independently and seeking counsel at the appropriate time

Expectations of a DGA Associate

• Be a self-starter and contribute to creating an energetic, positive, collaborative culture
• Manage tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Be accountable for consistency
• Be comfortable in a start-up type environment, occasionally operating independently and without pre-established protocol
• Display a general understanding of financial markets and ability to research and present well-articulated findings on complex topics
• Contribute to firm or team development initiatives
• Be intellectually curious, eager to learn from coworkers and excited to teach new skills to the team
• Have a positive, solutions-oriented, team-first mindset, always looking for ways to pitch in to help your coworkers to succeed
• Help drive diversity, equity and inclusion by actively creating a supportive and engaging work environment for the team
• Be comfortable sharing your input and insights on team building, personal goals, etc.
• Take feedback in stride and demonstrate ability to action feedback
• Understand confidentiality and act with integrity at all times

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in a financial communications, investment banking, equity research or investor relations role – from internships, at an agency or inhouse, or provide evidence that you possess the capabilities of someone having that level of experience
• Financial acumen and understanding of capital markets, regulatory filings and investment industry landscape
• Comfortable dealing with the most senior people within the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail and writing skills
• Highly collaborative working style
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• Proficient skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel and comparable programs
• Experience with a variety of marketing tools, including traditional and social media platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Brandwatch, Signal, etc.) as well as financial and/or government and legal databases (e.g., Bloomberg Terminal, Factset, Reuters/Eikon, PACER) is a plus, though not required.

About Us
Dentons Global Advisors (DGA Group) is an expert-led advisory firm that provides integrated solutions for clients in an increasingly complex, regulated, and interconnected business environment. Comprising of a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations, commercial diplomacy and strategy consultants, we help clients engage with governments and regulatory bodies, navigate public disclosures and transactions within the private and capital markets, and manage their reputations through critical moments of change, challenge, or opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dentons Global Advisors is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.

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