Brunswick in Japan

Brunswick has been advising on Japan-related issues for over a decade and today has a team of Japan specialists which spans Asia, Europe and the Americas. The firm helps many of Japan’s leading businesses to navigate critical situations such as crisis, M&A, activist campaigns, restructuring and litigation, bringing a multi-stakeholder approach to engage effectively with institutional investors, regulators, the media, employees, shareholder activists, NGOs and other key audiences. Brunswick also helps many multi-national corporates to engage effectively in high-stakes situations with key audiences and stakeholders in Japan.

Brunswick formally opened its Tokyo office in 2020. Today, we have around 10 multi-lingual consultants in Tokyo from diverse backgrounds. This team works with Japan specialists in overseas markets (New York, Washington D.C., London and Singapore) as well as our team of global experts to provide seamless, around-the-clock advice and support for clients in critical situations.

At a time when Japan’s role and influence in global markets and geopolitics is growing and evolving, and as global investors and businesses become re-energised around the opportunities in Japan, Brunswick serves as a bridge to enable Japanese companies to be successful outside the home market as well as global companies to successfully navigate in Japan.

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. 

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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

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.