Managing Director, Capital Markets - Burson Buchanan
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