The Opportunity
Brunswick Group is seeking an experienced Executive to join our growing Sydney office.
This role is ideal for an ambitious professional with experience in capital markets, investment banking, corporate finance, transactions advisory, equity research, investor relations, financial communications, or legal advisory roles involving corporate transactions, governance, regulatory matters, shareholder engagement, disputes, or other complex stakeholder situations, who is looking to apply their analytical skills in a dynamic advisory environment.
At Brunswick, we advise many of the world's most influential companies, investors, financial sponsors, and institutions on high-stakes situations where reputation, business strategy, and stakeholder engagement intersect. Our work spans M&A, shareholder engagement, IPOs, capital raisings, activism defense, crisis and issues management, financial results communications, and broader corporate reputation challenges.
You will work closely with senior Brunswick advisors and corporate leaders across Australia and internationally, helping clients navigate complex strategic situations and communicate effectively with investors, media, regulators, employees, and other stakeholders.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives under pressure, and wants exposure to some of the most significant corporate transactions and reputation challenges in the market.
About the Role
Client Contribution & Account Management
- Support the development and execution of strategic communications programs for listed companies, financial institutions, investors, and private capital clients
- Conduct detailed research and analysis of companies, industries, market dynamics, investor sentiment, and stakeholder perspectives
- Draft high-quality client materials, including key messages, briefing documents, Q&As, investor communications, media materials, presentations, and strategic recommendations
- Monitor financial markets, transaction activity, regulatory developments, and broader business trends relevant to clients
- Contribute to M&A, activism, crisis, restructuring, and other special situations mandates
- Produce insightful analysis that helps clients anticipate risks and opportunities
- Participate in brainstorming sessions, account planning, and new business pitches
- Leverage AI tools, research platforms, and data resources to support client work and improve efficiency
- Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across Brunswick's global network
Capital Markets & Strategic Advisory
- Support client teams advising on transactions, investor engagement, financial results, and significant corporate events
- Analyze market reactions, shareholder dynamics, and stakeholder perceptions
- Research investors, analysts, and media landscapes to inform communications strategies
- Develop a strong understanding of corporate governance, disclosure requirements, and capital markets best practice
- Contribute to strategic recommendations for how companies position themselves with investors and other key stakeholders
Contribution to the Firm
- Develop strong internal and external relationships across the Australian business, financial, investor, legal, and media communities
- Share insights and market intelligence relevant to clients and the broader firm
- Participate actively in Brunswick's training and professional development programs
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to firm culture
Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and offices globally
- Share knowledge, ideas, and market perspectives with colleagues
- Contribute to a supportive, entrepreneurial, and high-performing culture
- Demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential client matters
What We're Looking For
We are interested in exceptional candidates with strong analytical skills, commercial judgement, and a genuine interest in business, finance, capital markets, corporate reputation, corporate law, governance, and complex stakeholder situations.
Standout Candidates Will Demonstrate
- 2-5 years of professional experience in investment banking, equity capital markets, debt capital markets, corporate finance, transaction services, equity research, investor relations, strategy consulting, financial communications, corporate law, M&A, capital markets, litigation, regulatory, governance, or a related advisory field
- Strong understanding of capital markets, corporate transactions, governance, regulatory frameworks, and financial concepts
- Ability to analyse complex information and distil insights into clear, compelling communications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in business, financial, political, legal, and regulatory developments
- Strong stakeholder management and client-service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Commercial judgement and problem-solving capability
- High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity
- Experience using financial and research platforms such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Capital IQ, Factiva, or similar tools is advantageous
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.
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