Careers

Careers at Harkins & Co.

Exceptional client service begins with exceptional people. We welcome the opportunity to connect with accomplished professionals whose expertise, judgment and integrity align with our commitment to advising public company boards and management teams, institutional investors and other clients on complex shareholder and corporate governance matters.

Why Harkins & Co.

A firm built around senior judgment.

Harkins & Co. is a focused advisory firm built around experienced professionals, direct client engagement and meaningful individual responsibility. Team members work closely with the executives and boards we advise and are recognized for the quality of their judgment, work and professionalism.

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An Experienced, Senior-Led Team

You work directly with experienced professionals and contribute meaningfully to client engagements.

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Proximity to decisions

Direct exposure to the executives, directors, and investors at the center of complex situations.

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Work of consequence

Assignments that inform significant corporate, governance, and shareholder decisions.

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Merit and ownership

Responsibility and advancement follow contribution, judgment, and results.

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Excellence over bureaucracy

An entrepreneurial environment that prizes rigor, collaboration, and client service.

Areas of Expertise

Where our work takes shape.

Our engagements draw on a range of complementary disciplines. Professionals may develop depth in one area or contribute across several as client matters require.

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Proxy Solicitation

Planning and executing solicitation strategy for annual meetings, contested situations, and corporate transactions.

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Corporate Governance

Advising boards and management on governance practices, proxy advisory firm policies and investor expectations.

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Shareholder Intelligence

Mapping ownership, voting behavior, and investor priorities to inform strategy.

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Data Analytics

Vote modeling, scenario analysis, and quantitative research that underpin our recommendations.

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Investor Relations

Helping issuers communicate with institutional and retail investors with clarity and consistency.

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Strategic Communications

Developing clear investor communications for corporate and governance matters.

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Research & Intelligence

Rigorous primary and secondary research that informs judgment and decision-making.

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Operations

The disciplined execution and coordination behind every engagement.

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Business Development

Cultivating the long-term relationships that define the firm.

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Don’t see your discipline?

We remain interested in exceptional professionals across adjacent fields.

Who We Look For

Selective by design.

We hire deliberately. The professionals who thrive at Harkins & Co. share a common set of attributes and a genuine commitment to serving clients well.

We welcome interest from backgrounds in

ConsultingInvestment BankingLawCorporate roles at public companiesInvestor RelationsProxy SolicitationCorporate GovernanceStrategic Communications
Analytical thinking
Exceptional writing ability
Executive presence
Professional maturity
Integrity
Intellectual curiosity
Attention to detail
Financial literacy
Sound judgment
A client-first mindset
Composure under pressure
Independent Collaboration

Depth of experience, applied selectively.

Beyond our core team, Harkins & Co. maintains relationships with accomplished professionals who may contribute specialized expertise to particular client matters.

Current Opportunities

Connecting with exceptional professionals.

There are currently no open positions

We remain interested in outstanding people.

Although we have no open positions at present, we welcome introductions from accomplished professionals whose experience aligns with our work. Submissions will be retained for future consideration.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Harkins & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process may contact careers@harkinsco.com.

Applicant Privacy

Information submitted by applicants is collected solely for recruitment purposes. It is treated as confidential, shared only with those involved in evaluating candidates, and retained and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By submitting your information, you consent to its use for these purposes. Applicants may contact careers@harkinsco.com with questions regarding the handling of their information.

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