Wpp
Managing Director, Capital Markets - Burson Buchanan
London. Posted 18 days ago
The role
You will lead complex capital markets and reputation advisory work for clients at C-suite and Board level. You will also originate new business, oversee accounts and lead a team, and sit on the firm's Senior Leadership Team.
What you will do
- Advise C-suite and Board members on capital markets activity such as M&A, IPOs and shareholder activism
- Advise on high-stakes reputational issues such as crisis management and litigation
- Originate and convert new high-value business opportunities
- Lead complex client accounts and major transaction mandates to high quality standards
- Act as an external ambassador through market commentary, events and senior networking
- Identify cross-selling opportunities across Burson and WPP
- Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and help set firm strategy
- Line manage, mentor and develop talent in the financial comms practice
- Lead adoption of AI-driven communications tools within ethical frameworks
Required qualifications
- Deep network of relationships in the advisory community and in executive ranks and boardrooms
- Deep capital markets acumen
- Comprehensive understanding of global capital markets, macroeconomic drivers and regulatory shifts
Before you apply
- Accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process
About the company
WPP is a growth partner for major brands, combining media intelligence, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and strategic counsel across 100+ markets. Burson Buchanan is its strategic advisory boutique for capital markets and reputation-defining events.