Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Summer 2023 Program (Atlanta, Boston)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

At William Blair, serving our clients starts with the capabilities and collaboration of our team—making our employees our most important asset. Unlike others, we're an independent partnership that is personally committed to our people and clients. What sets us apart is the way we do it—our culture, our values, and our commitment to local communities.

We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.

Currently, our firm has more than 1,700 employees throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

A top priority of ours is talent development, fostering professional and personal growth of our employees. We take pride in empowering our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients have come to expect.

We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture. Our employees have unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to thoughtfully meet the evolving challenges and opportunities facing our global client base amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries, whether technological, economic or geopolitical.

We are equally proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder more than 85 years ago.

For more information about our firm, log onto williamblair.com.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Our investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives. Drawing on the collective intellectual capital and deep sector expertise of a global team that spans four continents, we bring a rigorous and innovative approach to mergers and acquisitions, corporate board advisory projects, equity and debt financing, and wealth planning for liquidity events. Our analysts can harness their potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development.

We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2023 Summer Analyst Program and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people. 

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Unique opportunity to work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9-week program

·       Take on all functions of a full-time analyst

·       Direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability

·       Opportunity to harness your potential

·       Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials

·       Build financial model to value potential clients

·       Researching industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries

·       Play integral role in various deals

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2023 - June 2024

·       Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)

·       Undergraduate major: all majors considered

·       General understanding of accounting and finance

·       Strong analytical and quantitative skills

·       Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

·       You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity

·       You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment

·       Willingness to join one of our offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, or San Francisco

Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.

Steps required to complete your application:

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  

Apply by October 5th to be considered for this opportunity.