Associate, People Advisory – Hong Kong SAR

The Opportunity

As we continue to grow our operations in Asia-Pacific, we are looking for a high caliber candidate to join our dynamic and professional People Advisory team as an Associate based in the firm’s Hong Kong SAR office. This is a unique opportunity for a driven, self-motivated candidate to develop a successful career in a dynamic, growing international advisory company.

An Associate at Teneo People Advisory helps to support the growth of the Asia Pacific business as part of a global people advisory business. An Associate supports across practices, through both exceptional research and business development support. They are expected to provide leverage to colleagues as much as possible.

They demonstrate a growing understanding of our business and the ability to deliver high-quality and insightful research. Increasingly they connect market intelligence and business news to our clients and potential clients, developing awareness and understanding of the commercial context.

An Associate plays an important role in building the People Advisory business across Asia Pacific, both culturally and commercially, whilst becoming part of a global community of likeminded ambitious and authentic professionals using the Teneo platform, and global best practice thinking in People Advisory.

Responsibilities

As an Associate with the People Advisory team at Teneo, your role will include:

• Research & Insight:
  • Supports across the practice to deliver targeted, high-quality research which supports the execution of individual assignments, client relationship management, and broader BD initiatives.
  • Demonstrates a developing ability in the research process, contributing to a well-developed and curated list of candidates for each assignment.
  • With high intellectual curiosity, monitors news, trends, and candidate movements. Identifies and communicates industry news and relevant market activity for possible business development opportunities to colleagues.

• Business Growth:
  • Supports new business development and client relationship management to enable delivery of strategic goals and financial plans, supporting on ongoing, successful development of new and existing client relationships.
  • Completes mapping exercises for clients and BD initiatives.
  • Contributes to the pitch process
    
    
• Client Excellence & Delivery:
  • Assists with administrative tasks including writing, editing, and formatting of ready to check correspondence, including reports and proposals.
  • Ensures that our commitment to diversity is embedded throughout our processes and is evident in our outcomes.
  • Demonstrates an emerging commercial mindset, with an understanding of clients’ issues and challenges
  • Suggests ways to improve the quality/breadth/delivery of research and implements agreed changes.
  • Manages and enriches data accurately and comprehensively across assignment, client and candidate records.
  • Anticipates the needs of the end user client (and internal clients) and communicates accordingly.

Furthermore, you will be expected to:

• Ensures all contact/information is logged on the database in a timely and accurate manner through all stages of assignment/business development.
• Ensures thorough and accurate coding on the database.
• Works effectively with the support team to maximize efficiency and accuracy, including the creation and execution of improved processes and procedures.
• Ensures that the best practice principles of the firm are adhered to and standards are maintained.
• Builds a network of internal and external peers.

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years related experience in a similar environment within human capital advisory, executive search
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, and exceptional verbal and written communication capability.
• Brings a genuine commitment to excellence, with high attention to detail and pride in high performance.
• A naturally collaborative colleague, demonstrating energy and contribution companywide.
• Supports creating an inclusive environment.
• Understands their role in the process and also where they need to seek guidance from others.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and proactivity as part of the Teneo People Advisory team.
• Demonstrates potential to develop a deep knowledge of clients’ business needs.
• Strong organizational skills, including a demonstrated ability to plan and manage time and resources, and an ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• Is an internal and external ambassador for the business and all it has to offer. Positively engages in initiatives that enhance our employee and our client value proposition.
• Understands their role in the process and also where they need to seek guidance from others.
• Is a self-starter, approaching tasks, and their own development, proactively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint

*More experienced candidates will be considered for a Senior Associate role

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organisational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,600 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.