Senior Associate, Strategic Intelligence & Crisis Situations

Teneo external feed for LinkedIn•New York, NY

10h•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A Senior Associate within Teneo Risk Advisory is a core team member, leveraging project management and consulting experience in supporting and developing critical client deliverables. As a Senior Associate, you are responsible for working with the Risk Advisory team to create internal division management deliverables, project plans, project tracking mechanisms, and other critical client-facing deliverables as part of our risk intelligence and resilience advisory mandates. The Senior Associate will also have an opportunity to work on client teams to deliver client work, with a particular focus on supporting Strategic Intelligence and Crisis-focused workstreams and engagements. This will include digital and threat intelligence monitoring and analysis, in-depth open-source and investigative research, reputational risk analysis, and domestic and global security and geopolitical research and analysis.

Requirements

4 to 6 years of experience as a consultant or intelligence/risk professional, with demonstrated involvement in client-facing strategic advisory and risk management work on critical issues.
Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier college or university.
Experience with open-source and public record research; intelligence and social media analysis tools (including deep and dark web platforms); and advanced internet-based research using Boolean logic.
Proven client-facing experience delivering strategic insights and actionable recommendations under pressure, with the ability to quickly build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders.
Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, concise, and impactful insights for executive-level audiences.
Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality across all client deliverables in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues, driving solutions through to resolution.
Entrepreneurial mindset with intellectual rigor, sound judgment, and an innovative approach to client challenges.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in international affairs is preferred.
Prior experience with a management or risk management consulting firm is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of international and domestic threat actors, and the broader geopolitical threat landscape is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with client engagements and workstreams related to Strategic Intelligence & Crisis Situations, particularly open-source and public records research of security, operational, and reputational threats and emerging risks to Teneo clients.
Produce and support the development of high-quality written analysis for a range of products.
Support fast-paced risk intelligence requirements with timely review of sources to produce intelligence reports quickly and accurately.
Monitor and analyze emerging threats, working with project leads to understand how risks may impact clients in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Deliver tailored client solutions with minimal oversight, demonstrating initiative and the ability to operate as a self-starter with minimal direction.
Conduct in-depth investigative research across open-source, proprietary, and client-specific sources, synthesizing insights into actionable intelligence.
Manage multiple client deliverables simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment, ensuring timely and accurate outputs under pressure.
Quickly adapt research and analysis to evolving client priorities, often shifting focus in response to emerging risks or crises.
Demonstrate agility in working across diverse client industries and geographies, tailoring deliverables to unique client contexts and needs.
Collaborate closely with senior team members to anticipate client requirements and proactively contribute insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Operate effectively in high-stakes situations, maintaining professionalism and composure while delivering clear, actionable recommendations to clients.