Analyst - Shareholder Activism

Job description

About SquareWell Partners

SquareWell Partners (“SquareWell”) is seeking to expand its advisory team to support its corporate and investor clients in special situations (shareholder activism, corporate transactions, and other contentious matters).

Ideal candidates will have pre-existing knowledge of corporate governance practices at listed companies, a keen interest in financial markets, and demonstrated experience with in-depth qualitative research. Experience in corporate advisory, preparing high quality deliverables (Word and PowerPoint), and regular communication with clients is preferred.

We expect all members of our team to be entrepreneurial and support the organization in a wide range of client and non-client needs.

The role will be based in London, UK. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. For more information, visit us at

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitor and catalogue news and updates related to global special situations and distil key information to communicate to the wider team.
• Conduct qualitative analysis, including benchmarking and market reviews on governance topics, activism, and corporate transactions.
• Conduct company due diligence relating to governance practices, high-level financial performance, and ownership structure.
• Produce high-quality Word and PowerPoint-based material for clients to make public.
• Contribute to (and eventually lead) internal brainstorming on campaign narrative, and strategy, as well as the project management of client mandates.
• Collect information, synthetise data set and populate internal platforms.
• Identify new business opportunities and prepare materials for pitch meetings with potential clients.
• Enhance the firm’s brand through thought leadership, networking, and offering new ideas.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic record.
• Prior experience in a management consultancy or research-focused firm.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, shareholder activism, and/or corporate transactions relating to publicly listed companies.

Skills and Competencies

• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Respectful of Process and Planning.
• Self-initiator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership qualities with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong relationship management and organizational skills.
• Innovative, motivated, and commercially aware thinker.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in English. Proficiency in one or many foreign languages would be an advantage.

Requirement Process

• There will likely be a large number of applications; as such, we may not be able to respond on an individual basis.
• The recruitment process involves an initial screening questionnaire, a case study, and two interviews (one in person).
• SquareWell has adopted a hybrid work model where team members are expected to be in the office at least four days a week.

SquareWell Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. SquareWell Partners ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

21-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English