2024 M&A Associate Jobs

We are a global investment bank specializing 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.

• Energy, Power & Infrastructure
• Industrials
• Transportation & Logistics
• Specialty Distribution
• Building Products & Materials
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Technology
• Consumer
• Aerospace, Defense & Government Services
• Business Services

• Valuation Analysis
• Confidential Information Memorandum
• Management Presentation
• Pitch Materials

• Recruiting activities, including interviews and campus events
• Participating in marketing teams

• Committed worth ethic
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative working style
• Resilience under pressure
• Creative and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and passion for live deal experience
• Quantitative and analytical abilities
• Positive attitude

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Complete a profile with Suited which will cover your academic background, prior work experience, employment preferences, and ask a series of suitability questions. Please click the following link to proceed: https://app.wellsuited.com/join/KLK6tq49F-TPGWCACqK3
• Submit resume through Harris Williams’ company website, www.harriswilliams.com .

• For information on post-MBA and first year Associate opportunities available, please contact Sara Moir, [email protected]

Analytical Thinking – Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business. 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. 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. Marketing Strategy and Positioning – Knowledge of and ability to use business models to develop and implement marketing strategies, objectives, and tactics as well as establishing a communications plan. Market Research – Knowledge of and ability to use tools and techniques for collecting, collating and analyzing information on existing or potential markets in order to meet market needs. Selling. – Applies knowledge of banking products and services to meet customer needs and enable them to achieve their financial goals. Identifies prospecting approaches to identify potential customers and create opportunities to sell financial solutions and ideas to customers. Teamwork – Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team. Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Masters