Activism & Shareholder Advisory Associate (Investment Banking)

SRI Conference; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs' Activism and Shareholder Advisory team in New York is seeking to deepen client defense and governance insights, delivering strategic advice on activism, hostile bids, and contested M&A within the M&A franchise. The role focuses on market research, thought leadership and analysis, with opportunities to engage in cross‑industry client dialogue and high‑profile defenses.

The position offers exposure to senior bankers and direct client contact, with a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Developing tailored analysis alongside Classic teams and furthering client dialogue
• Working on live activism, raid defense and contested M&A situations as part of the broader GS Investment Banking team
• Conducting market research and surveillance on relevant activism, shareholder and governance trends
• Writing thought leadership related to new events and market developments
• Analyzing key trends in the market
• Creating quantitative and qualitative analysis regarding activism vulnerability

Job description

Goldman Sachs' Activism and Shareholder Advisory team in New York is seeking to deepen client defense and governance insights, delivering strategic advice on activism, hostile bids, and contested M&A within the M&A franchise. The role focuses on market research, thought leadership and analysis, with opportunities to engage in cross‑industry client dialogue and high‑profile defenses.

The position offers exposure to senior bankers and direct client contact, with a collaborative environment