Pursuing an undergraduate degree (graduating between Dec 2025-June 2026) with minimum 3.4 GPA. Interest in shareholder activism, hostile takeovers, and ESG. Comfortable reading financial statements, using quantitative and qualitative skills strategically. Motivated, committed, with excellent communication skills. Top education credentials, willingness to obtain necessary licensing.

The candidate will have the opportunity to experience the culture and atmosphere of Morgan Stanley as a Summer Analyst, taking on responsibilities of a Full Time Analyst in the Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense division. They will contribute to project delivery, receive on-the-job training, and network with experienced professionals.

Banking & Finance

United States

New York

Large

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Morgan Stanley

Investment Banking

<ul><li>As a Banker in Shareholder Activism &amp; Corporate Defense Practice, you would provide advice and assistance to all industry and geographical coverage teams and Morgan Stanley clients regarding preparing for and responding to shareholder activists and hostile suitors, and advise on matters relating to ESG and shareholder relations, including responding to activist shareholder campaigns, unsolicited takeover bids, proxy contests, consent solicitations, special meeting demands and other contests for corporate control. The banker will help create presentations and analyses for defense pitches to drive client marketing/targeting efforts and work on live defense mandates/proxy fights.</li></ul>

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Undergraduate

As a Banker in Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense Practice, you would provide advice and assistance to all industry and geographical coverage teams and Morgan Stanley clients regarding preparing for and responding to shareholder activists and hostile suitors, and advise on matters relating to ESG and shareholder relations, including responding to activist shareholder campaigns, unsolicited takeover bids, proxy contests, consent solicitations, special meeting demands and other contests for corporate control. The banker will help create presentations and analyses for defense pitches to drive client marketing/targeting efforts and work on live defense mandates/proxy fights.

2025 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program - Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense - New York

Morgan Stanley

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