Opportunity

Brunswick 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 Role

Client Contribution & Handling

• Serve as an expert to clients on reputation, financial and crisis situations across multiple industries including Financial Institutions, Industrial & Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Energy & Resources
• Provide relevant insight, guidance and counsel to clients
• Play integral role in new business process; manage RFPs and participate in pitch preparation

Team Management

• Mentor and manage team members; work with Partner and Director on the day-to-day management of staff and client deliverables
• Oversee research and monitoring assignments; responsible for distilling a large amount of information into the most impactful and helpful points
• Manage the development of key client documents by playing a vital role in drafting, editing and routing throughout the internal process and external delivery
• Develop strategic  stakeholder engagement plan and documents including but not limited to talking points, Q&As, etc.

Networking

• Build and foster a network of advisors including bankers, lawyers, management consultants and journalist to understand business critical issues and priorities
• Proactively build a network locally to identify talent referrals, new business prospects and media contacts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 7-10+ years of relevant work experience in a corporate/advisory role for strategy planning, business development, corporate reputation, financial and crisis situations
• Deep understanding of business in Japan; knowledge and experience in diverse financial, political and societal issues are a plus
• Fluent spoken and written English and Japanese (native level Japanese is preferred)
• Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication ability
• Energetic team player with strong self-motivation
• Experience managing teams and passionate about mentoring junior staff
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask in high-pressure situations
• Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Passionate to work in an international environment, strengthening Japan’s global engagement.

What We're Looking For

• A 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 environments
• Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
• Desire to mentor and willingness to train junior staff

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.