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They support effective and collaborative account teams through guiding Executive and interns in their roles. A successful Account Director helps manage key client workstreams, develops high-quality advice and communications and builds trusted relationships across stakeholder groupings including business, financial, advisory and media communities.\nAbout The Role\nContribute to new business, pitches and collaborating with colleagues across the firm.\nDevelop high-quality client materials, including press releases, Q&As, briefing documents and stakeholder communications.\nDeliver strategic advice, research and stakeholder analysis, translating complex issues into clear recommendations.\nManage multiple client workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong project management and attention to detail.\nManage media and financial stakeholder engagement, informed by a strong understanding of the business, investor and media landscape.\nAdvise clients across financial and corporate communications, including financial results, M&A, transactions, capital markets activity, corporate positioning and crisis situations.\nBuild trusted client relationships and develop the confidence to advise senior executives and key stakeholders.\nWhat We're Looking For\n3-6 years of relevant experience in strategic or financial communications, corporate affairs, advisory or consulting.\nA strong understanding of business, finance, markets and current affairs, and how these intersect with corporate reputation and stakeholder expectations.\nExcellent written, verbal, research and analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and develop clear, thoughtful advice.\nStrong knowledge of the South African business, financial and media landscape, combined with an interest in regional dynamics and a global outlook.\nProven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple fast-moving priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.\nHigh EQ, commercial judgement and strong interpersonal skills.\nAn intellectually curious, proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to exceptional client service and working effectively across teams, sectors and geographies.\nAbout Brunswick\nBrunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes. \nOur 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.\nFounded 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. \nBrunswick 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. 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