$110K - 125K a year
Perform financial, statistical, corporate governance, and shareholder analyses to support activism defense, prepare client presentations, conduct research on activist investors and market trends, and collaborate with internal teams to defend clients in contested M&A and proxy fights.
0-1 year of relevant investment banking or financial analysis experience, bachelor's degree or equivalent, proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel, strong analytical and communication skills, and attention to detail.
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Job Description: The Activism & Raid Defense team advises executives and boards of directors of public companies on shareholder activism, hostile and contested M&A, and other shareholder advisory matters. This role will be responsible for performing financial, statistical, corporate governance, and shareholder analyses, conducting research, and preparing client presentation materials. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically driven, and eager to learn about the dynamic field of activism defense within investment banking. Responsibilities: As an Analyst in the M&A Activism & Raid Defense team you will: Play a key role defending clients in live activism defense situations, including proxy fights and hostile and contested M&A transactions. Create client presentations regarding shareholder activism. Assist clients in preparing for hostile activity, including preparing activism vulnerability assessments across a range of factors including TSR, valuation, operational performance, capital return, leverage, M&A/divestitures, takeover defenses, governance, board and ESG to identify companies that may be targeted by activist investors and help formulate corresponding rebuttals to potential activist arguments. Conduct in-depth research on activist investors, market trends, and potential risks that clients may face. Collect, organize and analyze financial data to support recommendations and strategy development. Assist in coordinating information flow and execution in collaboration with industry groups. Serve as a key resource working closely with Associates, VPs, and Directors to create client deliverables and meet ad-hoc client requests. Skills/Experience: 0-1 year of relevant experience in Investment Banking Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree and/or work experience Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Analytical Thinking Data Visualization Financial Analysis Oral Communications Profitability Analysis Attention to Detail Business Acumen Business Analytics Data Quality Management Financial Forecasting and Modeling Due Diligence Market Analysis Process Management Recruiting Research Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to help employees through the transition period when they’re displaced as a result of a workforce reduction, realignment or similar measure. Please review the resume writing and interviewing tips provided below to help prepare you for your next career opportunity. Getting started Regardless of the position you are interested in, the starting points to building your resume are the same: 1. 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This job posting was last updated on 7/21/2025