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Harris Williams is an investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, representing sellers and buyers of companies worldwide. The firm is focused on providing sell-side and acquisition advisory services to leading private equity groups, as well as many Fortune 500 and privately held companies. 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). For more information please visit our website at: www.harriswilliams.com. MEMBER FINRA/SIPC.
Job Description
Harris Williams is currently seeking a Summer Analyst to join its office in London for a 10 week period from June to August 2023. In addition to a solid academic track record, the ideal candidate will possess well-developed written and oral communication skills as well as a strong knowledge of finance and accounting. Applicants should also demonstrate a genuine desire to learn and join a dynamic and entrepreneurial company and be challenged on a daily basis.
The internship will provide an exceptional and challenging platform to experience middle market M&A, as well as learn and interact with a range of investment banking professionals from Analysts to Managing Directors. The Summer Analyst position entails many of the same responsibilities of our full-time Analyst program, including compiling research for multiple industries and private and public companies and developing valuation models and analyses. Additionally, the Summer Analyst will assist in writing and preparing presentation materials.
Applicants should be in the final or penultimate year of study. Salary is competitive with industry standards.
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.
Business Acumen – Knowledge, insight, and understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Creativity – Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
Customer Experience Management. – Implements the strategies and techniques used to ensure that customers have a positive experience with the organization and its products and services at every touch point.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – Ability to design, implement and execute CRM business processes and associated applications.
Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Leadership – Knowledge of, and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives.
Managing Multiple Priorities – Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Taking Ownership – Knowledge of the current situation or issue at hand, and the ability to take full personal responsibility or ownership for assignments, activities, decisions and results.
Teamwork – Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Work Experience
Roles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience, but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/ training program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
No Degree
Additional Job Description
Applicant Requirements:
· Ability to work from June to August 2023
· Exceptional academic record
· Strong written and oral English communication skills
· Strong numerical and analytical skills
· Interest in middle market M&A and private equity
· Desire to learn and be challenged
· Knowledge of finance and accounting
· Highly-detail orientated
· Ability to work under pressure
· In final or penultimate year of study
Benefits
PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.
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