We are looking for Summer Analysts to join our Investment Banking team in London for 10 weeks starting June 2027.
About Harris Williams
We are a global investment bank specialising in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join
Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.
Why HW
- Diverse projects: Analysts contribute to each phase of the deal process, ensuring significant exposure to clients and senior level bankers, as well as a broad range of opportunities to grow your professional experience
- Collaborative work environment: as an Analyst, you will work closely with bankers of all levels, gain exposure to the entire deal process, and cultivate a foundational skillset in M&A across industry groups
- Engaging culture: we believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture, and participate in team-building events, both regional and companywide
- Professional development: we care about your training and development. Our programme kicks off with three weeks of training, covering financial modeling and setting the foundation for the robust deal work ahead. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams
- Mentorship: Both formal and organic. Analysts are assigned junior and senior mentors, who provide a support network
About the Role
We are looking for Summer Analysts to join us in London for 10 weeks starting June 2027. Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge, demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom, which can include: participation in sports, student led organisations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, foundational knowledge of Excel, finance and accounting, and problem solving is desired:
- Excel – Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting
- Accounting – Working understanding of how the three financial statements connect and willingness to deepen subject matter expertise over time
- Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns
Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, 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.
What Makes a Harris Williams Summer Analyst
Analysts who thrive at Harris Williams demonstrate the following:
Approach all tasks with humor, humility, collegiality together with teammates
- Find moments of levity even when working long hours
- View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
- Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
- Learn from mentors
Be responsive:
- This is an “on-call” role
- Answer emails and calls quickly every time
- Clarify deadlines as-needed
- Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Take pride in your work product
- Ask “What’s next?” Willingness to work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team
- Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
- Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing
- Over time, willingness to speak up during internal team discussions, as appropriate
- Be resourceful
- Exhaust available resources, including prior deal materials, desktop research, leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance before asking senior deal team members for guidance
Other Requirements
- Eligible candidates should be in their penultimate year of study towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree and available for full-time employment in 2028
- Click Apply Now to submit your application through Harris Williams’ website
