Associate, Investor Relations

Side Hamburg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate to join their Investor Relations team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic guidance to clients during critical financial events, manage team deliverables, and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders. The firm, known for its expertise in financial communications, offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact high-profile clients. If you are a motivated team player with a deep understanding of finance and a passion for strategic communication, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while driving success in the financial sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Career Training Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in investor relations or financial advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets and financial situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on investor relations and financial situations.
• Manage and mentor team members while overseeing client deliverables.

Skills

Investor Relations

Financial Advisory

Strategic Communication

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Networking

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our Investor Relations and Financial Situations team in New York.

Brunswick was founded in 1987 as a financial communications firm and this work remains deeply engrained in our DNA. Our global Financial practice has unparalleled experience developing and implementing campaigns to advise clients on both long-term positioning to enhance valuation and navigating complex capital markets transactions.

Members of our Financial practice are deeply experienced and focus their client work on strategic investor relations (IR) advisory, mergers & acquisitions, shareholder activism, IPOs, financial communications & strategic investor relations and restructuring. These specialists partner with colleagues in our global sector teams and other practice areas to bring a powerful and complementary combination of perspectives to help clients manage their reputations during critical financial events and with financial stakeholders.

For nearly four decades, Brunswick has consistently ranked at the top of our industry’s league tables on a country, regional, and global basis. Over the last five years alone, the firm has advised on more than:

• 1,000 M&A transactions totaling $2 trillion in value
• 100 high-profile and complex IPOs; and
• 100 publicly disclosed activist defense mandates with an aggregate market capitalization of almost $2 trillion and dozens more that remain private.

We are seeking an Associate, Investor Relations in New York to help build our strategic IR business and provide advice to Brunswick’s leading corporate clients.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing insight, guidance and advice on strategic investor relations and financial situations to clients across industries
• Advising clients to effectively communicate to investors at critical moments, as well as earnings, conferences, investor days, and financial transactions
• Developing and executing plans to advocate the client’s point of view to the media, investors, employees, regulators and other critical stakeholders
• Playing an integral and entrepreneurial role in supporting Brunswick’s strategic investor relations business including thought leadership and new business development

Team Management

• Managing and mentoring team members; working with Partners and Directors on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
• Managing the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing documents through the internal and external review processes
• Overseeing research assignments on fast-moving situations with tight deadlines; distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points
• Planning and executing client announcements and events, managing:
• Strategic communications plan development
• Preparation of documents including talking points, Q&As, day-of rollouts, media backgrounders, etc.
• Interactions with journalists
• Announcement and/or event logistics

Networking

• Actively cultivating relationships with clients and potential clients
• Developing relationships with the analyst and investor community
• Fostering a network of journalist contacts and relationships
• Maintaining relationships with financial and legal advisors

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 7-10+ years of relevant work experience in an IR, research, or financial advisory role with strong knowledge of the capital markets and a range of financial situations involving U.S. companies
• In-house investor relations, sell-side research, buy-side or investment banking experience is highly valued
• Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
• Ability to operate with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Deep understanding of business, finance and markets
• Capability to understand multiple stakeholder positions (investors, analysts, and media) – and incorporate that understanding into strategy and messaging for the client
• Deep understanding of financial statements, ability to recognize market expectations, and translate the investor perspective into effective communications
• Ability to rapidly learn new sectors and companies, and operate with imperfect information
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and think strategically and creatively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication ability, including on complex issues
• Experience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staff

The Firm

Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders. Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully.

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. Brunswick operates as a single global profit center in order to collaboratively and seamlessly deliver results for clients wherever they operate in the world.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick’s culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength – our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.

Compensation

The applicant who is selected for this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

In New York City, the range of base compensation will be: $130,000 - $160,000.

If an offer is extended to an applicant in New York City, the applicant will be paid in line with this range and based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. This range applies only to the New York City position, and salaries in other offices and regions will vary based on an applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as the competitive landscape.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual performance and the overall performance of the Firm.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave, as well as paid Bank Holidays. Firm-sponsored 401K Plan with 3% safe harbor contribution of base and bonus – immediate vesting.

Other: Career training and development opportunities and employee discounts.