Associate, Investor Relations

About the Role
Client Contribution & Handling
Developing investor relations and financial communications engagement programs
Advising clients across industries on effectively communicating to investors at critical moments such as financial transactions and leadership transitions
Support management teams on financial calendar milestones such as earnings, conferences, and investor days
Analyzing complex financial information and developing strategic messaging to support valuation and help manage volatility
Develop plans to disseminate messaging across traditional and emerging communications channels to target members of the investor community
Team Management
Managing and mentoring team members; working with Partners and Directors on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
Actively and effectively managing account teams and driving day-to-day activities for multiple clients at a time
Managing the development of key client documents, supporting drafting, editing and integrating feedback from across internal and client stakeholders.
Overseeing research assignments on fast-moving situations with tight deadlines; distilling a large amount of information into impactful insight and recommendations.

Networking
Playing an entrepreneurial role in supporting Brunswick’s Financial practice and strategic investor relations capability including thought leadership and new business development
Actively cultivating relationships with clients and potential clients
Developing relationships with the analyst and investor community

What We're Looking For
7-10+ years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: investment banking, sell-side equity research, buy-side active asset management, in-house public company investor relations, investor relations advisory
Deep knowledge of the corporate finance, capital markets and U.S. public company investment landscape
Ability to anticipate and analyze market expectations, translate the investor perspective into effective communications to multiple stakeholders (shareholders, analysts, ratings agencies and financial media)
Ability to rapidly learn new sectors and companies, and operate with imperfect information
Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
Operates with discretion and maintains confidentiality at all times
Exceptional written and verbal communication, particularly when dealing with complex matters
Experience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staff
MBA degree or CFA certification preferable but not required