Associate

OpportunityBrunswick Group is seeking an Associate with strategic stakeholder expertise to join our growing Tokyo office. Associates are able to leverage their own specialized skills and backgrounds while operating in Brunswick’s generalist environment.About The RoleClient Contribution & HandlingServe as an expert to clients on reputation, financial and crisis situations across multiple industries including Financial Institutions, Industrial & Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Energy & ResourcesProvide relevant insight, guidance and counsel to clientsPlay integral role in new business process; manage RFPs and participate in pitch preparationTeam ManagementMentor and manage team members; work with Partner and Director on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverablesOversee research and monitoring assignments; responsible for distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful pointsManage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external deliveryDevelop strategic stakeholder engagement plan and documents including but not limited to talking points, Q&As, etc.NetworkingBuild and foster a network of advisors including bankers, lawyers, management consultants and journalist to understand business critical issues and prioritiesProactively build a network locally to identify talent referrals, new business prospects and media contactsKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities7-10+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate/advisory role for strategy planning, business development, corporate reputation, financial and crisis situationsDeep understanding of business in Japan; knowledge and experience in diverse financial, political and societal issues are a plusFluent spoken and written English and Japanese (native level Japanese is preferred)Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environmentExceptional written and verbal communication abilityEnergetic team player with strong self-motivationExperience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staffAbility to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situationsExhibit discretion with confidential client mattersPassionate to work in an international environment, strengthening Japan’s global engagement.What We're Looking ForA rising advisor with experience counseling clients or leading in Japanese/international enterprises on business-critical issues (e.g. strategy planning/business development, crisis, M&A, financial situations, geopolitical, etc.). Comfortable to engage in front of the c-suite of large Japanese companies.Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environmentsExcellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligenceEntrepreneurial and collaborative spiritDesire to mentor and willingness to train junior staffWhy Join UsWhether 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 employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.About BrunswickBrunswick 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.