Director, Financial Institutions Group
brunswick
| Company | brunswick |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Dallas |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| 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 a Director to join our growing Financial Institutions Group in New York, Dallas or Washington, DC.
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
Deliver strategic advice to clients, drawing on specialist communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience
Demonstrate deep knowledge of business and strategic communications issues
Influentially engage with key stakeholders
Monitor level of account profitability and intervene as necessary
Communication Skills
Write thoughtful, well-structured content, considering audience, style and tone for senior-level clients
Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distil complex information
Exhibit good judgement and exercise discretion
Question and challenge in a constructive way; present unpopular ideas confidently
Business Development
Contribute to and assist with new business opportunities; apply knowledge and experience to lead new business development efforts (e.g., pitches, proposal development)
Use deep knowledge of key sectors to promote new business approaches and ideas
Identify new opportunities to deliver other Brunswick expertise to existing clients; actively pursue and secure extensions of client relationships
Build and maintain strong external networks in order to deliver valuable insight to clients and the Firm
Team Management
Actively and effectively manage account teams; drive the day-to-day account management
Keep the partner and other team members informed of account and project status
Foster development of team members’ skills and client handling ability by identifying new challenges and encouraging team to stretch where appropriate
Serve as a role model and mentor for junior team members, supporting the development of colleagues across the firm.
What We're Looking For
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
10-15+ years of 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 of five or more people
Experience gained in a communications consultancy, agency, corporate communications function, financial institution, or other advisory environment is welcome.
Strong existing network of financial institution and media contacts
Proven ability to successfully interact with the media and external stakeholders in proactive and reactive situations
Strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail; client service-orientation
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, client service environment
Exceptional research, writing and communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Energetic team player
Exhibit discretion with confidential client and personnel matters
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