Associate, Financial Institutions Group

Brunswick Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Firm-sponsored 401(k) plan

Job summary

Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate for their Financial Institutions Group in New York or Washington, DC. The role involves advising clients on complex financial situations and crisis management. Successful candidates will have 7-10+ years of advisory experience and be able to thrive in fast-paced environments. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $170,000, annual bonuses, and robust health benefits. A strong emphasis on communication skills and team management is desired.

Qualifications

• 7‑10+ years of relevant work experience in an advisory role focused on corporate reputation.
• Deep understanding of business and finance.
• Ability to navigate entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert advisor to clients on reputation and crisis situations.
• Manage and mentor team members on client deliverables.
• Oversee preparation of strategic communications documents.

Skills

Advisory role experience

Written and verbal communication

Team management

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Factiva

Bloomberg

Job description

About The Role

Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our growing Financial Institutions Group in New York or Washington, DC. The group advises the world’s leading financial services organizations on complex, multi‑stakeholder challenges while navigating regionally diverse regulation. Drawing on expertise in media, capital markets, policy, law, research and crisis & issues management, we develop communications strategies that build and protect corporate reputation over the long term, including during mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, capital raisings, leadership changes, governance matters and activist shareholder responses.

Client Contribution & Handling

• 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; manage RFPs and participate in pitch preparation
• 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
• Represent the firm in discussions of complex situations with senior executives at client organizations
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients in day‑to‑day communications
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients’ businesses and strategic communications issues
• Monitor account profitability and intervene as necessary

Communication Skills

• Write thoughtful, well‑structured content; consider audience in style and tone of communications
• Express a well‑developed point of view; analyze and distill complex information
• Exhibit good judgment and exercise discretion
• Question and challenge constructively; present unpopular ideas confidently

Team Management

• Manage and mentor team members; work with Partners and Directors on day‑to‑day management of staff and client deliverables
• Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external delivery
• Oversee research assignments; distill large volumes of information into the most impactful and helpful insights
• Plan and execute client announcements and events, managing:
  • Preparation of strategic communications documents including talking points, Q&As, day‑of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
  • Media handling and approach
  • Announcement or event logistics

Networking

• Foster a network of journalist contacts and relationships
• 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

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 7‑10+ years of relevant work experience in an advisory role focused on corporate reputation, financial and crisis situations
• Deep understanding of business and finance
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast‑paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication ability
• Energetic team player with strong self‑motivation
• 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
• Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Knowledge of the media landscape
• Knowledge of Factiva, Bloomberg and other research resources

Ideal Candidate

• A rising advisor with experience counseling financial institution clients on business‑critical issues (e.g., crisis, M&A, financial situations, geopolitical, etc.)
• Adept at navigating and succeeding within high‑performance, entrepreneurial environments
• Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
• Desire to mentor and willingness to train junior staff
• Terrific sense of humor

Benefits

Base Pay

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; Employee assistance program; Flexible spending account; Health savings account; Life insurance; Commuter benefits; Generous paid time off: 25 vacation days and 10 sick days, as well as 11 paid company holidays; Firm‑sponsored 401(k) plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus, plus 1.5% profit share with immediate vesting; Career training and development opportunities; Employee discounts.

Office Policy

Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on‑site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in‑person interviews, as well as an assessment. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email amé[e-mail].

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