26 Analyst - GIB (Activism and Defense)

Job Description

Bank of America is guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We drive responsible growth and deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day. We strive to be a great place to work with a culture of caring, fostering inclusion and opportunities for all teammates. We support learning, career development, and the wellness of our people through competitive benefits and flexible work options based on role.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development, with clear in-office expectations and flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. This position sits within the Activism & Raid Defense team, advising executives and boards of directors of public companies on shareholder activism, hostile and contested M&A, and other shareholder advisory matters.

Position Overview

The Activism & Raid Defense team analyzes financial, statistical, corporate governance, and shareholder data, conducts research, and prepares client presentations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically driven, and eager to learn about the dynamic field of activism defense within investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role defending clients in live activism defense situations, including proxy fights and hostile and contested M&A transactions.
• Create client presentations regarding shareholder activism.
• Assist clients in preparing for hostile activity, including activism vulnerability assessments across factors such as TSR, valuation, operational performance, capital return, leverage, M&A/divestitures, takeover defenses, governance, board and ESG, to identify potential targets and formulate rebuttals to activist arguments.
• Conduct in-depth research on activist investors, market trends, and potential risks for clients.
• Collect, organize, and analyze financial data to support recommendations and strategy development.
• Assist in coordinating information flow and execution in collaboration with industry groups.
• Serve as a key resource working closely with Associates, VPs, and Directors to create client deliverables and meet ad-hoc client requests.

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Financial and Data Analysis
• Oral Communications
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Business Analytics
• Data Quality Management
• Data Visualization
• Due Diligence
• Market Analysis
• Process Management
• Recruiting
• Research

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40

Pay Transparency

Pay range: $110,000.00 - $110,000.00 annualized salary. Offers to be determined based on experience, education, and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees may receive an annual discretionary award based on individual performance, business results, and overall company performance.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, paid time off, and resources to support our employees so they can contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.