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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Brunswick Group

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Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 7+ years

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Requirements

What we're looking for

7 - 10 years of relevant experience either working in an advisory role, or consulting experience.
A strong understanding of the Spanish media, corporate, political and regulatory landscape, as well as the interplay between these stakeholders, with experience in media-handling a plus.
Experience advising clients on corporate, financial and/or M&A situations.
Experience in Public Affairs, policy or stakeholder engagement would be viewed positively.
Native-level Spanish and fluent English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A global perspective and the ability to thrive in an international businesses or organizations.
Credible and compelling with senior business leaders.
A balance of creative and analytical thinking, bringing rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Proven project and/or program management experience.
A natural team worker who prefers to work in a collegiate way.

The role

Brunswick's Madrid office is at an exciting stage of growth, advising leading Spanish and international clients on high-profile corporate, financial and public affairs situations. This role offers the opportunity to join an ambitious and collaborative team at the centre of some of the most strategic reputation and stakeholder challenges in the market.

As an Associate, you will 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.

What you'll do

Advise clients across a range of issues and stakeholder management practices, with the support of Directors/Partners, and drawing on independent experience and insights.
Understand complex sector issues and the attitude of media, capital markets, politicians/regulators, NGOs and other stakeholder groups.
Manage media and policy-related interactions, using advanced knowledge of media and other stakeholder landscapes.
Support clients on stakeholder engagement matters, including M&A and other financial situations, political, regulatory and policy-related developments relevant to their business and reputation.
Drive execution on client accounts, managing workflow and key elements (e.g. client calls, first drafts of documents etc.).
Play a key role in team management and dynamics, including supporting smooth team transitions, and serving as a day-to-day mentor to junior team members.
Play an active role in drafting new business proposals and letters of engagement, including participating in pitch meetings.
Foster a network of journalist and stakeholder contacts and relationships, proactively building a network to identify new business prospects and media contacts.
Together with Partners and Directors, proactively drive the strategic growth of Brunswick's Madrid office offer to clients.

About Brunswick Group

Brunswick Group is a global advisory firm specializing in critical issues and corporate communications. Founded in 1987, the firm helps businesses navigate complex reputational, financial, and public affairs challenges, with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, crisis management, and strategic positioning. With a network of offices across major financial and political capitals worldwide, Brunswick is a recognized leader in its field, serving a diverse range of clients from multinational corporations to emerging companies.

In Spain, Brunswick Group operates through its Madrid office, which serves as a key hub for its Iberian operations. The firm's culture is collaborative and fast-paced, attracting professionals with backgrounds in journalism, finance, and public policy. For international hires, Brunswick offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes projects with a global perspective, though the firm's work is deeply rooted in local market knowledge, making language skills and cultural fluency valuable assets.

Founded: 2004
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Brunswick Group has a global network of offices, which can offer opportunities for international mobility and cross-border projects.
The firm values diverse backgrounds, including journalism, finance, and public policy, making it a potential fit for career changers.
Working in the Madrid office may require fluency in Spanish, as the firm's work is often local-market focused.
The company is known for its high-profile client work, offering exposure to complex, high-stakes communications challenges.

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About the company & team

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.

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