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    Goldman Sachs

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    GBM - Private - Investment Banking Associate, Activism & Shareholder Advisory - New York

    New York, United StatesOn-SitePart-time$150k – $225k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Business Unit Description / Overview: 

    Activism, Shareholder Advisory and Raid Defense have been cornerstones of Goldman Sachs’ leading M&A franchise for more than two decades. The Activism and Shareholder Advisory (“ASA”) team within M&A is responsible for helping clients stay ahead of and respond to challenges from shareholder activists and hostile raiders, and is a key subject matter expert on activism, hostile / contested M&A, shareholder engagement and corporate governance. In this capacity, ASA develops and maintains Goldman Sachs’ thought leadership on each of these topics, particularly in the context of live defenses for Goldman Sachs’ corporate clients. The ASA team partners closely with our industry groups (“Classic”) and product coverage teams to provide strategic advice to our clients on their potential vulnerability to activism or an unsolicited approach, corporate governance issues, live activism defense or hostile / contested M&A situations. Goldman Sachs’ Activism and Shareholder Advisory Team has been ranked #1 in Bloomberg League Tables for over a decade, which gives candidates the unique experience of working on some of the most important and high-profile defense situations and transactions in the industry.

    Selected Key Practice Areas and 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

    Additional Information: 

    • Small, collaborative team, which provides direct exposure to senior bankers on the team and across the firm
    • Associates work across all industries and gain broad exposure to Goldman Sachs client base
    • Core client audience consists of most senior management (C-Suite) and Board of Directors to which the ASA Team has direct exposure and dialogue
    • Involvement in some of the most important and high-profile situations and transactions

    Location(s) / Office(s): New York

    Salary Range
    The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $150000-$225000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.

    Benefits
    Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.

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