Strategic Account Director, Financial Communications

Brunswick Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick Group in Johannesburg seeks an Account Director to advise leading African and global organisations on complex financial, corporate and reputational issues. You will guide executive teams, oversee client workstreams, and help shape high-impact communications across markets.

You will deliver strategic advice, develop client materials, and manage multiple projects with accuracy and strong stakeholder engagement. The role requires collaborative leadership with interns and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in strategic or financial communications, corporate affairs, advisory or consulting.
• Strong understanding of business, finance, markets and current affairs, and how these intersect with corporate reputation and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent written, verbal, research and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and develop clear, thoughtful advice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new business, pitches and collaborating with colleagues across the firm.
• Develop high-quality client materials, including press releases, Q&As, briefing documents and stakeholder communications.
• Deliver strategic advice, research and stakeholder analysis, translating complex issues into clear recommendations.
• Manage multiple client workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong project management and attention to detail.
• Manage media and financial stakeholder engagement, informed by a strong understanding of the business, investor and media landscape.
• Advise clients across financial and corporate communications, including financial results, M&A, transactions, capital markets activity, corporate positioning and crisis situations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & communication

Project management

Media relations

Job description

Brunswick Group in Johannesburg seeks an Account Director to advise leading African and global organisations on complex financial, corporate and reputational issues. You will guide executive teams, oversee client workstreams, and help shape high-impact communications across markets.

You will deliver strategic advice, develop client materials, and manage multiple projects with accuracy and strong stakeholder engagement. The role requires collaborative leadership with interns and colleagues.