2028 Strategic Advisory: Strategic, Defense & Shareholder Advisory Summer Analyst Program – New York

About the role

Evercore’s 10-week Summer Analyst Program places undergraduates on its Strategic, Defense & Shareholder Advisory team in New York. Analysts support live activism, raid defense, contested M&A, and special committee assignments through research and analysis. The role offers exposure to corporate governance, shareholder engagement, M&A coverage groups, and multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and research for client presentations, internal meetings, and marketing materials.
• Support live shareholder activism, raid defense, contested M&A, and special committee assignments.
• Analyze potential vulnerabilities to activist shareholders and potential acquirers.
• Prepare materials covering hostile activity, shareholder engagement, and corporate governance.
• Work alongside M&A coverage groups across multiple industries and manage several projects simultaneously.

Program

• Join Evercore’s Strategic, Defense & Shareholder Advisory team within the Advisory business.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while learning on the job.
• Gain exposure to blue-chip clients and strategic advisory matters.

Requirements

• Pursue an undergraduate degree with graduation between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and interest in finance and shareholder activism.
• Show superior analytical skills and academic excellence.
• Demonstrate ambition, self-direction, creativity, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, with a strong team-based attitude.
• Manage multiple projects under pressure and demonstrate proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Application Information

• Applications open September 9, 2026, and close November 15, 2026.
• Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Students may submit a maximum of two applications.
• Applications should be submitted through Evercore’s careers website.