Brunswick Group
Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation Communications
Brunswick Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Brunswick Group, a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues, is seeking a Director in Chicago who will confidently advise C-suite level clients on strategic communications for a wide range of high-stakes issues. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Director will guide and mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and success of the Chicago office and the firm.
Brunswick is a widely recognized industry leader. For nearly four decades, Brunswick has consistently ranked at the top of our industry’s league tables for M&A communications on a country, regional, and global basis. Over the last five years, the firm has advised on more than 1,000 M&A transactions totaling $2 trillion in value. In 2024, Brunswick ranked the #1 global M&A communications advisor, advising on 295 transactions valued at $583B. We were also awarded the Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners for Crisis & Risk Management for four consecutive years – 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Our Chicago office is one of the fastest growing offices in our network. Founded in 2017, the office has grown from four to 40 professionals and the home office for some of our highest profile client work in the region.
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To
Client Contribution & Handling
Deliver strategic advice to c-suite clients, drawing on specialist communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients’ business and strategic communications issues spanning financial situations, crisis, litigation, and/or transformation Monitor level of account profitability and intervene as necessary
Communication Skills
Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distill complex information Write thoughtful, well-structured content; consider audience in style and tone of communications Exhibit and exercise sound judgement and discretion Question and challenge in a constructive way; present unpopular ideas to senior executives with poise and confidence
Business Development
Source new business opportunities along with Partner, apply knowledge and experience to lead well-run pitch teams and drive the pitch preparation Use deep knowledge of key sectors to promote new business approaches and ideas Assist in pitches across regions and sectors Identify new opportunities to deliver other Brunswick expertise to existing clients; actively pursue and secure extensions of client relationships Build and maintain strong external networks to deliver valuable insight to clients and the firm
Teams
Actively and effectively manage account teams; drive the day-to-day Keep the Partner and other team members informed of account and project status Foster development of team members’ skills and client handling ability by identifying new challenges and encouraging team to stretch where appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
10-15+ years of experience in advising c-suite stakeholders across a variety of sectors on high-stakes crisis and issues communications, financial situations communications, and/or leadership and transformation communications Experience managing teams of five or more people Proven ability to successfully interact with top-tier media in proactive and reactive situations Strong work ethic and attention to detail; client service-orientation Exceptional research, writing and communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines with attention to detail Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters Strong financial acumen, interest, and understanding of capital markets and a range of business and financial situations involving U.S. public companies Appetite for consuming a wide range of news from multiple sources Emotionally intelligent and adept at “reading the room” Professional polish, energy, and clear leadership skills Natural team player who invests in the people around them Entrepreneurial, collaborative and comfortable in a “roll your sleeves up environment” Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, high-standards environments
The Americas
In the U.S., we have offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in Sao Paulo. We advise clients on, among other things, domestic and cross border M&A, IPOs, activism, capital markets and investor relations, public and regulatory affairs, geopolitical issues, litigation, crisis, cyber, employee engagement, digital, opinion research and on broader reputation campaigns.
Colleagues in the U.S. are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere. Our U.S. CEO is Nik Deogun.
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.Seniority level
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Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation Communications
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Brunswick Group Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation Communications Join to apply for the
Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation Communications
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Brunswick Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Opportunity: Director, Corporate Leadership & Transformation
Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.
Brunswick Group, a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues, is seeking a Director in Chicago who will confidently advise C-suite level clients on strategic communications for a wide range of high-stakes issues. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, the Director will guide and mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and success of the Chicago office and the firm.
Brunswick is a widely recognized industry leader. For nearly four decades, Brunswick has consistently ranked at the top of our industry’s league tables for M&A communications on a country, regional, and global basis. Over the last five years, the firm has advised on more than 1,000 M&A transactions totaling $2 trillion in value. In 2024, Brunswick ranked the #1 global M&A communications advisor, advising on 295 transactions valued at $583B. We were also awarded the Band 1 ranking by Chambers and Partners for Crisis & Risk Management for four consecutive years – 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Our Chicago office is one of the fastest growing offices in our network. Founded in 2017, the office has grown from four to 40 professionals and the home office for some of our highest profile client work in the region.
Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To
Client Contribution & Handling
Deliver strategic advice to c-suite clients, drawing on specialist communications expertise and depth of professional advisory experience Demonstrate deep knowledge of the clients’ business and strategic communications issues spanning financial situations, crisis, litigation, and/or transformation Monitor level of account profitability and intervene as necessary
Communication Skills
Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; analyze and distill complex information Write thoughtful, well-structured content; consider audience in style and tone of communications Exhibit and exercise sound judgement and discretion Question and challenge in a constructive way; present unpopular ideas to senior executives with poise and confidence
Business Development
Source new business opportunities along with Partner, apply knowledge and experience to lead well-run pitch teams and drive the pitch preparation Use deep knowledge of key sectors to promote new business approaches and ideas Assist in pitches across regions and sectors Identify new opportunities to deliver other Brunswick expertise to existing clients; actively pursue and secure extensions of client relationships Build and maintain strong external networks to deliver valuable insight to clients and the firm
Teams
Actively and effectively manage account teams; drive the day-to-day Keep the Partner and other team members informed of account and project status Foster development of team members’ skills and client handling ability by identifying new challenges and encouraging team to stretch where appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
10-15+ years of experience in advising c-suite stakeholders across a variety of sectors on high-stakes crisis and issues communications, financial situations communications, and/or leadership and transformation communications Experience managing teams of five or more people Proven ability to successfully interact with top-tier media in proactive and reactive situations Strong work ethic and attention to detail; client service-orientation Exceptional research, writing and communication skills Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines with attention to detail Exhibit discretion with confidential client matters Strong financial acumen, interest, and understanding of capital markets and a range of business and financial situations involving U.S. public companies Appetite for consuming a wide range of news from multiple sources Emotionally intelligent and adept at “reading the room” Professional polish, energy, and clear leadership skills Natural team player who invests in the people around them Entrepreneurial, collaborative and comfortable in a “roll your sleeves up environment” Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, high-standards environments
The Americas
In the U.S., we have offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. In Brazil, we have an office in Sao Paulo. We advise clients on, among other things, domestic and cross border M&A, IPOs, activism, capital markets and investor relations, public and regulatory affairs, geopolitical issues, litigation, crisis, cyber, employee engagement, digital, opinion research and on broader reputation campaigns.
Colleagues in the U.S. are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and consist of in-depth industry and sector experts from banking, law, accounting, politics, government, journalism and the media, consulting and elsewhere. Our U.S. CEO is Nik Deogun.
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.Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Brunswick Group by 2x Get notified about new Director Corporate Communications jobs in
Chicago, IL . Director of Strategy and Planning Communications Chicago, IL $140,425.00-$218,325.00 1 week ago Associate Director, Regional Communications Chicago, IL $93,000.00-$189,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director, Regional CommunicationsAssociate Director, Brand Public Relations Northbrook, IL $165,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing Chicago, IL $85,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Director of Corporate Communications & Alumni Relations Chicago, IL $160,000.00-$190,000.00 1 hour ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Director of Client Engagement and StrategyDirector of Marketing and Communications Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $110,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $193,000.00-$251,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Scientific Communications & Medical InformationDirector, Cyber Crisis Communications | Multiple Locations Chicago, IL $102,500.00-$202,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Medical Publications and Communications Chicago, IL $195,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Director, Corporate Reputation - Healthcare & Life Sciences | Multiple Locations Chicago, IL $134,500.00-$286,000.00 1 week ago Director of Communications and Outreach - Village of Schaumburg, ILDirector, Marketing (Brand) & Communication Chicago, IL $148,800.00-$215,800.00 6 days ago Chicago, IL $97,253.00-$175,761.00 2 weeks ago Program Director-Philanthropy, Proposal and Donor Communications Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Vice President Director, Connections Strategy Chicago, IL $127,585.00-$183,330.00 6 days ago Director, Volunteer Communications & Marketing Chicago, IL $70,500.00-$80,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $200,000.00-$285,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $65,000.00-$90,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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