Senior Director, Shareholder Strategy & Contested M&A

Alvarez & Marsal; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D and disability coverages

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on capital markets solutions for public company management and boards. The Senior Director will lead engagements, defend equity value, and advise on investor relations and market-facing strategies.

You will work with clients’ other advisors to strengthen shareholder value, engage strategically with investors, and develop plans for activations and M&A readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in institutional investing, equity research, investment banking, corporate strategy, or capital markets advisory with credibility.
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to distill complex analyses into clear narratives
• Ability to work under ambiguity and manage competing client priorities
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills; ability to build trust quickly across stakeholders
• Willingness to contribute directly to client work and analysis
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements with C-suite executives and boards to address capital markets challenges.
• Provide credible investor perspectives in high-stakes situations; strengthen investor conviction and defend strategies.
• Develop and communicate market-facing equity strategies and engagement plans.

Skills

Equity research experience

Institutional asset management

Equity capital markets

Investor relations

Strong financial modeling

Communication & storytelling

C-suite engagement

Strategic thinking

Travel flexibility

Independent thinking

Education

CFA designation

Background in private equity or corporate finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial databases (FactSet, Bloomberg, CapIQ)

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is a global consulting firm delivering hands-on capital markets solutions for public company management and boards. The Senior Director will lead engagements, defend equity value, and advise on investor relations and market-facing strategies.

You will work with clients’ other advisors to strengthen shareholder value, engage strategically with investors, and develop plans for activations and M&A readiness.