Director, Financial Institutions Group

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 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 Ideal Candidate A rising advisor with experience…