Brunswick Group

Brunswick Group

Associate, Financial Institutions Group

New York, New York, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$170kDetected 26 days ago
ExpressStrategic CommunicationsM&ALogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Serve as an expert advisor to clients on reputation, financial and crisis situations
  • Provide relevant insight, guidance and advice to clients
  • Play an integral role in the new business process

Responsibilities

  • Drawing on our global expertise in media, capital markets, policy, law, research, and crisis and issues management, we develop communications strategies that build and protect corporate reputation over the long term, and through critical moments including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, capital raisings, leadership changes, governance matters, and responses to activist shareholders.
  • Preparation of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
  • Develop relationships with the analyst and investor community to understand issues and priorities
  • Proactively build a network locally to identify talent referrals, new business prospects and media contacts
  • Deliver strategic advice to clients, drawing on financial institutions communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience - and contributing to formulation of advice on strategy and communications approach
  • Manage and mentor team members; work with Partners and Directors on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
  • Play an integral role in the new business process; manage RFPs and participate in pitch preparation
  • Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external delivery
  • We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
  • From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity.

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years of relevant work experience advising financial institutions on strategic communications, corporate reputation, media relations, public affairs, issues management, or related stakeholder engagement matters.
  • Experience managing teams and workflows, with a passion for mentoring junior staff.
  • Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staff.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
  • Knowledge of the media landscape.
  • Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg and other research resources.

Compensation

  • The annual base compensation range for this role is $130,000-$170,000.
  • The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.
  • Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • Health savings account.
  • Life insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays.
  • Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share- immediate vesting.

Company info

  • Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Equal opportunity

  • The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law.
  • To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.
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