Senior Director, Shareholder Strategy & Contested M&A

Alvarez & Marsal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Senior Director who will lead engagements with C-suite executives and boards on capital markets strategy, with a focus on investor perception and shareholder activism defense. The role emphasizes building credible equity stories and investor engagement.

You will analyze valuation dynamics, advise on capital allocation, and work across practices to protect long-term shareholder value, while mentoring junior talent and contributing directly to client work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in institutional investing, equity research, investment banking, corporate strategy, or capital markets advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in equity analysis, valuation, and investor dynamics.
• Track record of credible engagement with C-suite executives and boards on capital markets strategy.
• Prior experience in shareholder activism, proxy contests, or contested M&A situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with C-suite executives and boards on capital markets strategy.
• Strengthen investor conviction around undervalued equity stories and coordinate investor engagement.
• Advise on governance, board composition, and executive compensation from an investor lens.
• Build defense and preparedness strategies for shareholder activism situations.

Skills

Equity analysis

Valuation

Investor dynamics

Capital markets

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

CFA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

FactSet

Bloomberg

CapIQ

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking a Senior Director who will lead engagements with C-suite executives and boards on capital markets strategy, with a focus on investor perception and shareholder activism defense. The role emphasizes building credible equity stories and investor engagement.

You will analyze valuation dynamics, advise on capital allocation, and work across practices to protect long-term shareholder value, while mentoring junior talent and contributing directly to client work.