Associate, Financial Situations

Location: New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States Opportunity Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our Financial practice. Brunswick was founded in 1987 as a financial communications firm, expertise that continues to differentiate us. For nearly four decades, Brunswick has consistently ranked at the top of our industry’s league tables on a country, regional, and global basis. 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 mergers & acquisitions, shareholder activism, IPOs, strategic investor relations and financial communications, and restructuring. These specialists partner with global colleagues to bring a powerful and complementary combination of perspectives across stakeholders to help clients manage their reputations during critical financial events. About the Role Client Contribution & Handling Advise clients on the communications implications of complex financial and corporate situations. Produce and refine press releases, strategic plans, presentations, talking points, Q&As, briefing materials and other client communications with precision, speed and sound judgment. Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that connect business objectives with the needs of investors, financial media, employees, regulators and other influential stakeholders. Translate complex financial, strategic and market developments into clear, compelling narratives, messaging frameworks and recommendations for varied audiences. Contribute to strategic discussions with senior executives and collaborate closely with legal and financial advisors on sensitive, fast-moving matters. Plan and deliver high-stakes announcements and campaigns, including transaction communications, corporate positioning, media engagement and executive preparation. Understand how earned media, digital and owned channels, stakeholder engagement and executive communications work together to advance client objectives. Team Management Manage day-to-day workstreams and client deliverables across multiple engagements, maintaining quality, responsiveness and attention to detail. Work with Partners and Directors to coordinate integrated account teams, collaborate across Brunswick practices and anticipate evolving client needs. Manage drafting, review and approval processes across client teams and external advisors, often under significant time pressure. Direct research and analysis of companies, sectors, financial developments, media coverage and stakeholder perspectives; convert findings into actionable advice. Mentor junior colleagues, provide constructive feedback and help foster a collaborative, high-performing team. Networking & Practice Development Contribute entrepreneurially to the growth of Brunswick’s Financial practice through new business development, proposals and thought leadership. Build trusted relationships with clients and prospective clients, journalists, financial and legal advisors, and other relevant stakeholders. Identify emerging issues and opportunities where integrated financial communications advice can create value for clients. What We're Looking For 7 – 10+ years of relevant experience in financial or corporate communications, strategic advisory, a communications agency, financial journalism, or an in-house corporate role. Experience supporting complex corporate situations or communications programs; exposure to M&A, activism, IPOs, restructurings or other capital markets events is strongly valued. Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of how corporate strategy, financial performance and market developments shape reputation and stakeholder expectations. Ability to interpret financial information and explain complex business issues clearly. Demonstrated ability to counsel or support senior executives and work effectively alongside financial and legal advisors. Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills, with experience creating high-quality materials for different stakeholder groups and communications channels. Sound judgment, creativity and the ability to learn new companies and sectors quickly, prioritize competing demands and operate with imperfect information. Experience managing projects and mentoring junior colleagues; a collaborative, proactive and entrepreneurial approach. Discretion, integrity and commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive client information. 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 exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development. The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 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 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. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts. Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. 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, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com . About Brunswick Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. 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. 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. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world. Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.