Associate

Brunswick India
Brunswick set up its India practice in 2013, based in Mumbai but with a capability to service clients throughout the country. We advise international clients new to India, as well as those already in the subcontinent. And we support Indian companies expanding globally - either through acquisitions or capital markets – and on business-critical issues they face within and outside of India. We do this with the support of sector specialists spread across the 18 countries that host a Brunswick practice.

Our India team comprises experts in domestic public affairs, corporate communications and research, underpinning our ability to provide informed corporate relations counsel on a complex range of issues and events such as crisis and litigation, as well as market entry, expansion and engagement.

Associates advise clients and drive execution on accounts, focusing on delivery of workstreams and proactive development of ideas. An Associate nurture a wide internal network across offices and specialisms to share, develop and deliver the best examples of work for internal and external use; as well as broadening their external network.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive execution on client accounts, managing workflow and delivery against a clear plan and milestones, with supporting elements (e.g. client calls, activity reports, etc.)
• Build strong relationships with client counterparts, forming a strong cohesive team at both the client and at Brunswick
• Advise clients with support of Directors/Partners, drawing on independent experience and insights
• Manage complex external interactions, using advanced knowledge of media, analysts, third party commentators and stakeholder landscapes
• Play an active role in drafting new business proposals and LOEs, including participating in pitch meetings.

Candidate specification

• An understanding of the interplay between corporates, the financial community, the political and regulatory arena and social stakeholders.
• A strong sense of corporate positioning, and how to develop strategies that can translate into programs with real sustained impact.
• The ability to operate effectively in a commercial, self-starting, and fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in stakeholder analysis, ideally through a reputational lens
• The ability to connect with and leverage the skills and expertise of colleagues, to deliver the best possible advice, campaigns and programmes to clients
• A strong verbal and written communicator with high EQ levels
• Energetic team player, demonstrating a commitment to helping colleagues at all levels of the firm accomplish their individual and client objectives
• An understanding of the intersection of business, politics and society and the critical issues faced by organisations in these contexts, both in India and on the global stage
• A strong understanding of the traditional and digital media landscape in India
• Knowledge of ESG and Climate-related issues would be beneficial
• A sense of fun.

Building a Diverse, Equal and Inclusive Team
We are committed to embedding a culture and working environment that actively promotes diversity and inclusion and safeguards against discrimination and unfavourable treatment of our people in all aspects of employment including recruitment, promotion and training opportunities.
We recognise the differences that a diverse workforce can bring. We believe that we’re stronger and can serve our clients better when we draw upon the combined strength of all of our employees and we are committed to encouraging a working climate that respects and promotes equality.

We have a responsibility to ensure that there is no unlawful discrimination and that equal opportunities are available for all of our people

About Brunswick 
Brunswick is a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders.  Our purpose is to help our clients play their role in the world successfully. 

We advise on critical issues and critical stakeholders at the center of business, politics and society, and help our clients – the leaders of large, complex organizations – understand and navigate these interconnected worlds. 
Brunswick is one firm globally, operating as a single profit center. This allows us to respond seamlessly and effectively to clients’ needs wherever they are in the world.

Background 
Founded in London in 1987, Brunswick’s global partnership has grown organically to 27 offices in 18 countries. We began as a M&A and financial communications firm and, over time, expanded our capabilities to provide expert advice to our clients on a range of business critical issues. We invested in new offices, sector teams and practice groups including investor engagement; shareholder activism; governance; regulatory and public affairs, including geopolitical; crisis; litigation; social issues including climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion; cybersecurity, data and privacy; employee engagement; digital communications; opinion research and analysis, and; creative services. 

Our CEO is Henry Timms, based in New York. Our Chairman is Sir Alan Parker, based in London.