Associate, Financial Institutions Group
brunswick
| Company | brunswick |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Opportunity
Brunswick Group is seeking an Associate to join our growing Financial Institutions Group in New York.
Brunswick’s Financial Institutions Group advises the world’s leading financial services organizations on how to solve complex, multi-stakeholder challenges while navigating regulation across geographies in a highly scrutinized and volatile environment.
Drawing on our global expertise in media, capital markets, policy, law, research, and crisis and issues management, we develop communications strategies that build and protect corporate reputation over the long term, and through critical moments including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, capital raisings, leadership changes, governance matters, and responses to activist shareholders.
About the Role
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
Seve 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 level of account profitability and intervening as necessary
Communication Skills
Write thoughtful, well-structured content; considering audience in style and tone of communications
Express a well-developed point of view; analyzing and distilling complex information
Exhibit good judgment and exercising discretion
Question and challenge in a constructive way; presenting unpopular ideas confidently
Team Management
Manage and mentor team members; work with Partners and Directors on the 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 advising financial institutions on strategic communications, corporate reputation, media relations, public affairs, issues management, or related stakeholder engagement matters.
Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies and managing media engagement for senior executives and organizations facing complex business, financial, regulatory or reputational issues.
Experience managing teams and workflows, with a passion for mentoring junior staff.
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.
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