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Harris Williams is a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services. The firm provides sell-side and acquisition advisory services to leading private equity groups, as well as many Fortune 500 and privately held companies. Full-time analysts actively contribute to each phase of the deal process, working alongside Harris Williams bankers of all levels. Harris Williams’ approximately 400 employees operate out of six U.S. offices in Richmond, San Francisco, Boston, Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Washington, D.C., as well as our European advisory practices in London and Frankfurt. Harris Williams is a subsidiary of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC).
Analyst Role
Analysts at Harris Williams play an integral role in all the firm’s merger and acquisition advisory activities. Analysts learn the deal process through live transaction work alongside seasoned banking professionals and are active contributors during every phase of the deal process. As an Analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients, represent the firm throughout the entire deal process, and cultivate a well-rounded skillset as an M&A expert within a specific industry group.
Along with your teams, you will create major deal process deliverables, including:
- Pitch Materials
- Valuation Analysis
- Confidential Information Memorandum
- Management Presentation
Harris Williams hires individuals who are accomplished both inside and outside of the classroom. Eligible candidates should be in their final year of study working towards or already possess a 2:1 Bachelor's degree. No specific academic major is required; however, basic knowledge of finance and accounting is desired.
Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, smart and principled – dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients, the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent and deepening relationships with our clients. Harris Williams looks for Analysts with the following attributes:
- Positive attitude
- Committed worth ethic
- Intellectual curiosity and passion for live deal experience
- Collaborative working style
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Quantitative and analytical abilities
- Creative and strategic thinking skills
- Resilience under pressure
Training & Development
New analysts convene in Richmond, Virginia for a robust training program designed to integrate you into our culture, provide thorough knowledge of the M&A process, and prepare you to hit the ground running. The HW training program includes a week of valuation and modeling training with Wall Street Prep, followed by internally-led training sessions detailing each key aspect of a sell-side M&A transaction. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams.
Mentorship
Mentorship – both formal and organic – is critical to our people’s success. Analysts are assigned mentors who serve as your “go to” resource and help acclimate you to the role. Our lean deal teams, apprenticeship model, and flat organisational culture ensures you will also find additional mentors along the way.
