Opportunity

Brunswick’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) in London advises many of the world’s largest financial services companies on their most high-profile and business-critical situations. Our work spans transactions, reputation management and stakeholder engagement, often in complex, fast-moving environments.

As an Associate, you will work closely with senior colleagues and clients, driving execution on accounts, delivering workstreams and proactively developing ideas. You will nurture a wide internal network across offices and specialisms to share, develop and deliver the best examples of work for internal and external use; as well as broadening your external network.

This role offers you the chance to accelerate your career by combining hands-on delivery with real client exposure, in a team known for high standards and strong development.

About the Role

• Advising our listed clients across a range of issues and communications disciplines, with the support of Directors and Partners, and drawing on independent experience and insights.
• Supporting the execution of client work, including media materials, investor communications and broader stakeholder content.
• Working across complex sector issues e.g. M&A, IPO, shareholder activism, crisis communications and a range of stakeholders, including media, the financial community, politicians, regulators, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Managing day-to-day media and financial stakeholder interactions, building networks, confidence and credibility over time.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Brunswick’s global network to deliver integrated, cross-border mandates.
• Playing a key role in team management, including mentoring to junior team members and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Contributing to new business development, including research, proposal development and participation in pitch meetings.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 5-7 years of relevant experience in communications, consulting or a related advisory role.
• Experience working with financial institutions and an understanding of the sector landscape. Private markets experience is preferred but not essential.
• An understanding of the interplay between corporates, the financial community, the regulatory arena and social stakeholders.
• An understanding of the disclosure obligations of listed companies, as well as M&A and IPO processes and workstreams.
• A strong sense of corporate positioning and how to develop strategies that can translate into programs with real sustained impact.
• Knowledge of the financial media landscape, with experience in media relations, transactions and / or capital markets communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality materials
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesise complex information.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and contributing to client discussions.
• Collaborative, team-orientated approach with a willingness to learn and develop.

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of  employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

You will also have the opportunity to;

• Work on high-profile situations for leading global financial institutions.
• Gain early exposure to senior clients and meaningful responsibility on complex mandates
• Be part of a highly collaborative, intellectually rigorous team environment
• Learn from experienced practitioners in a firm known for its advisory excellence
• Access a global platform, working with colleagues and clients across key financial centres
• Benefit from strong support for professional development and long-term career progression