Associate, TMT Strategic Communications

Brunswick Group

OPPORTUNITY Brunswick is seeking to appoint an Associate. This role offers the opportunity to support clients through high-stakes shareholder situations, including activism preparedness, live campaigns, and broader investor engagement. Working as part of an integrated team, the Associate will contribute to advising corporates on how to anticipate, navigate, and respond to activist investors and other critical shareholder dynamics. The role combines rigorous analysis with strategic communications and stakeholder insight, and offers exposure to senior client leaders on complex, often time-sensitive situations. As an Associate, you will also advise clients and drive execution on accounts, focusing on the delivery of workstreams and proactive development of ideas. You will 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 your external network. ABOUT THE ROLE * Drive execution on client accounts within Financial Practice, managing workflow and leading key workstreams across complex financial communications programmes. * Advise listed and private company clients across a range of financial communications and corporate affairs issues, drawing on independent judgement, market insight and the support of Directors and Partners. * Lead the development of high-quality client materials, including press releases, investor presentations, shareholder communications, employee and customer communications, Q&As, briefing materials and strategic advisory documents. * Develop a deep understanding of complex financial and corporate situations, including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, shareholder activism, earnings announcements, capital markets transactions and crisis communications. * Advise clients on the perspectives of investors, analysts, media, regulators, politicians, NGOs, employees and other key stakeholders, helping shape communications strategies that build trust and support business objectives. * Manage complex media and financial stakeholder interactions, using advanced knowledge of the financial media landscape and broader stakeholder environment. * Play a key role in team leadership, supporting effective team dynamics, managing workstreams, mentoring junior colleagues and helping ensure the highest standards of client delivery. * Work collaboratively across Brunswick’s sector, geographic and specialist teams to bring the firm’s full capabilities to clients as part of our One Firm approach. * Contribute actively to business development through drafting proposals, preparing letters of engagement, participating in pitch meetings and identifying opportunities to deepen existing client relationships. * Build and maintain a strong network of journalists, analysts, investors, advisers and other external stakeholders, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen Brunswick’s market profile and develop new business. * Work with Partners and Directors to support the continued growth and strategic development of Brunswick’s Financial Practice. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * 5–8 years’ relevant experience in financial communications, strategic communications, investor relations, corporate affairs, management consulting or a related advisory environment. * Experience advising listed companies and financial communications clients, or demonstrable experience supporting organisations on complex corporate and financial issues. * Strong understanding of the interaction between corporates, capital markets, investors, regulators, policymakers, media and wider societal stakeholders. * Good understanding of listed company disclosure obligations, financial reporting cycles, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and broader capital markets processes. * Strong strategic judgement and an ability to develop corporate positioning and communications strategies that translate into measurable business impact. * Knowledge of the financial media landscape, with experience supporting major announcements, earnings communications, capital markets days and other market-sensitive events. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling advisory documents and communicate confidently with senior executives. * High levels of emotional intelligence, sound judgement and credibility when working with senior business leaders and client teams. * Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. * A balance of analytical rigour, creativity, commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail. * A collaborative approach and proven ability to mentor junior colleagues while contributing positively to team culture. * A global outlook and the ability to work effectively across international teams, markets and client organisations. Why Join Us Whether 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 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.    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. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

Pava Partners

IHRE AUFGABEN * Sie betreuen M&A-Projekte im Midmarket-Segment (Sell-Side und Buy-Side) in zukunftsweisenden Sektoren wie Healthcare & MedTech, TMT, Sustainability Technologies, Industrials & Robotics, Consumer & Internet, Business Services * Sie bearbeiten Projekte über den gesamten Transaktionsprozess   Schwerpunkt Strategie  * Sie analysieren Branchen, Geschäftsmodelle, Wettbewerber und entwickeln mit Ihrer Expertise Unternehmensexposés und Informationsmemoranden für unsere Mandanten   * Sie identifizieren geeignete internationale Investoren und Targets und begleiten die Ansprache im Transaktionsprozess * Sie unterstützen Due-Diligence Prozesse in enger Zusammenarbeit mit unseren Mandanten und begleiten Verhandlungen  Schwerpunkt Finanzen * Sie erstellen und plausibilisieren Finanzplanungen und führen Unternehmensbewertungen und vielfältige Analysen anhand unterschiedlicher Verfahren durch    * Sie unterstützen Due-Diligence Prozesse durch die Analyse und Aufbereitung von Finanzinformationen    * Sie beraten unsere Mandanten mit Fokus auf Finanzthemen und begleiten Verhandlungen IHRE VORTEILE * Sie arbeiten in einem erfahrenen Team mit starkem globalem Netzwerk * Sie stellen sich herausfordernden und spannenden Projekten in unterschiedlichen Sektoren * Fixe und variable Gehaltskomponenten sowie weitere Benefits ergeben für Sie interessante Verdienstmöglichkeiten * Wir unterstützen Ihre Entwicklung mit internen und externen Weiterbildungsangeboten sowie individuellen Fördermöglichkeiten * Ihr Arbeitsmittelpunkt liegt am Standort Leipzig – einer der derzeit dynamischsten Wachstumsregionen in Deutschland – mit der Option des mobilen Arbeitens nach gewisser Einarbeitungszeit und Integration ins Team IHR PROFIL * Fachlich erstklassig, wirtschaftsnah studiert  * Innovations- und technologiefreudig, daten- und analysekompetent  * Strategisch denkend, umsetzungsfokussiert, diszipliniert  * Beziehungsstark, neugierig, menscheninteressiert  * Kreativ, lernwillig, wissbegierig  * Eigenständig, entscheidungsfreudig, engagiert für exzellente Performance * Kommunikationsstark (Deutsch/Englisch) Haben wir Ihre Leidenschaft geweckt? Dann bewerben Sie sich jetzt!  Bitte vermerken Sie in Ihren Bewerbungsunterlagen den gewünschten Eintrittstermin sowie Ihre Gehaltsvorstellungen und falls möglich Ihre Schwerpunktpräferenz (Finanzen oder Strategie).

Crossgate

POSITION As (Senior) Associate in our Corporate Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in executing M&A and Corporate Finance transactions. You'll work closely with senior professionals and clients, gaining hands-on experience in deal origination and client management, financial analysis, due diligence, and deal execution (incl. negotiations).  Integral to our high-performing execution-focused deal teams, you will promptly engage in all phases and aspects of global Corporate Finance and M&A projects. These projects encompass some of the most dynamic industries of our time, with a particular emphasis on technology or tech-related businesses like DeepTech, Clean/GreenTech, Digital Services, TMT, Digital Media, Esports & Gaming You will be in charge of and responsible for critical phases of live transactions - predominantly equity financing / cap raises and sell-side M&A. Not only do we interpret this role to be client facing, we do want you to have direct contact with the clients and all other stakeholders involved in the respective transaction. In addition, we want you to assume leadership responsibilities towards junior team members.  Start date as well as all other details (highly competitive compensation) to be discussed individually. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Engage in the day-to-day management of transaction processes as vital member of dedicated deal teams (including client / counterparty facing as well as coordination of service providers and other advisors) * Collaborate with senior team members in deal structuring and negotiations (and further build your understanding of transaction nuances and key elements of negotiations, including legal and other documents) * Assume ownership & responsibility for critical tasks and parts of deal and other projects * Conduct financial modeling (business plans, transaction/deal models, valuations etc) * Preparation of transaction material & marketing documents (incl. Investment/Information memoranda; investor presentations, financial models) as well as presentations, pitches, investment proposals and valuations * Preparation of market and competitive analyses as well as industry screenings for the identification of potential targets/buyers/investors * Cultivate and maintain client relationships through effective communication and professionalism * Build sector expertise and professional network (proactively but also promoted by us) * Provide leadership and supervision as well as training to peers and other team members YOUR PROFILE Successful candidates typically * Have at least two years of relevant work experience and a proven transaction track-record/history * Are equipped with a skill set and technical capabilities in line with the expectations and responsibilities of an IB Associate * Hold a qualifying academic degree with excellent academic background and have a genuine interest in Corporate Finance Advisory * Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset, being highly self-motivated and results-driven, having a high degree of stamina to work within a high energy and fast-paced intellectual environment * Have proven to be team player and are able to provide guidance and leadership to Juniors * Are keen to take on responsibility and ownership for their work and the transactions they work on * Show strong analytical capabilities and profound understanding of accounting principles, are highly numerical and articulate * Are business-fluent in both, German & English (additional languages are a plus) ; and  * Have excellent command of common business software as well as industry-specific tools OUR APPROACH We offer a high degree of autonomy and promote a healthy work-life balance. Our overarching team approach fosters a collaborative and supportive team environment, placing a premium on innovation and excellence. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes new ideas and unconventional approaches, fostering a unique spirit of collaboration built on strong personal and professional relationships. Additionally, we are determined to offer professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and (internal & external) training opportunities.