Analyst

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

. Create, maintain and review complex materials and analyses relating to shareholder activism, corporate governance and trading activity .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shareholder activism, corporate governance, and M&A advisory, with strong analytical and presentation skills to provide actionable insights and recommendations. Proficient in managing multiple projects while staying updated on regulatory trends and developments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Shareholder ActivismCorporate GovernanceM&A AdvisoryAnalytical SkillsBloomberg Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSynthesis of Complex Issues

Tools & Technologies

Bloomberg

Industry Keywords

Contested M&AInvestor RelationsProxy ContestsCorporate PreparednessCapital Markets Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Required
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
Proficiency with Bloomberg
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position