Director, Financial Institutions Group

Brunswick Group•Washington, DC

5h•$190,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brunswick Group is seeking a Director to join our growing Financial Institutions Group in New York 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 Ideal Candidate: A rising advisor with experience counseling financial institution clients on business-critical issues (e.g. crisis, M&A, financial situations, geopolitical, etc.) Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit Desire to mentor and willingness to train junior staff Terrific sense of humor 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: 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. 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.

Requirements

10-15+ years of experience in an advisory position, private capital, Fintech, banking and/or private markets
Experience managing teams of five or more people
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
Entrepreneurial, collaborative and team-oriented – it’s a “roll your sleeves up environment”
Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance environments
High emotional intelligence and strong personal impact
Commercial acumen and professional polish

Nice To Haves

A rising advisor with experience counseling financial institution clients on business-critical issues (e.g. crisis, M&A, financial situations, geopolitical, etc.)
Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments
Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence
Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
Desire to mentor and willingness to train junior staff
Terrific sense of humor

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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.

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