CareerPlan

Managing Director, Capital Markets - Burson Buchanan

LondonFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Principal growth engine and strategic advisor for C-suite and Board-level clients on capital markets events, financial communications, and high-stakes reputational issues.

Role type

Senior Individual Contributor / Managing Director (Strategic Advisory)

Builds

Strategic communications advisory for major capital markets events, financial communications, and crisis management

Domain

Capital Markets / Strategic Communications / Financial Services

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

C-suite and Board-level advisory, capital markets acumen (M&A, IPOs, activism), crisis management, business origination, network building, team leadership, AI tool adoption

Preferred skills

Global network in investment banking and law, experience with multi-jurisdictional challenges, player-coach mindset

Technologies

WPP Open, AI-driven communications tools

Responsibilities

Advise clients on complex capital markets activity and high-stakes reputational issues; originate new business leads and convert high-value opportunities; lead complex client accounts and major transaction mandates; serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team shaping firm strategy; mentor and develop talent within the financial comms practice

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC / Managing Director