The Analyst will report into the Director of Practice Management for the M&A group and work under the direction of partners in the Shareholder Engagement and Activism Defense practice. The Analyst will help support partners in advising public company boards and management teams on shareholder activism, proxy contests, shareholder engagement, corporate governance matters, contested M&A situations, and other special situations.
Responsibilities- Create, maintain and review complex materials and analyses relating to shareholder activism, corporate governance and trading activity
- Provide strategic input to issuers on contested M&A situations, capital market considerations and investor relations
- Prepare corporate clients for potential activist shareholder engagement through corporate preparedness assignments
- Develop proprietary knowledge and insights into trading activity and capital markets monitoring for clients
- Monitor and stay abreast of relevant trends and regulatory developments
- Work closely with the group partners to establish ongoing processes and procedures
EducationRequired
- Bachelor's Degree Required
Preferred
- A degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
ExperienceRequired
- At least 1-2 years of previous experience
- Strong interest in shareholder activism, corporate governance, M&A, and public company advisory work.
- Excellent analytical, research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex legal, financial, and governance issues into concise, actionable recommendations.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects.
- Experience in investment banking, shareholder advisory, corporate governance, legal, consulting, or related fields preferred.
- Proficiency with Bloomberg
Salary InformationNY Only: The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000 at the time of posting.
The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This role is exempt meaning it is not overtime pay eligible.
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.#LI-Hybrid
