Position Overview

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.

Job Description

Summer Associate Role

Associates at Harris Williams play an integral role in all the firm’s merger and acquisition advisory activities. As a Summer Associate, you will learn the deal process through live transaction work alongside seasoned banking professionals. During the internship, you will contribute to major deal process deliverables, including:

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

Summer Associate Attributes

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 values Summer Associates with different educational and professional backgrounds and look for people 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

Our internship kicks off with one week of training, covering financial modeling and setting the foundation for the robust deal work ahead. During the 10 weeks, Summer Associates develop their business communication, strategic thinking, modeling, and client-facing skills by working on live deals with seasoned professionals.

Mentorship

Mentorship – both formal and organic – is critical to our people’s success. Summer Associates are assigned junior and senior mentors, who provide a support network during the internship. Our lean deal teams, apprenticeship model, and flat organizational culture ensures you will also find additional mentors along the way.

Diversity Fellowship

At Harris Williams, we are committed to fostering diversity among our teams. Our MBA Diversity Fellowship program will award merit-based fellowships to Female, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, LGBTQ2S+, military veterans, students with disabilities, and other underrepresented minorities.

The deadline to apply for our early interview process and ensure consideration for a fellowship is October 2, 2023. Please reach out directly to Sara Moir to learn more about the application process, smoir@harriswilliams.com.

Other Requirements

• International students must be eligible for a STEM OPT visa after graduation from business school.
• Submit resume and cover letter through Harris Williams’ company website, www.harriswilliams.com.
• 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

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 typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

No Degree

Additional Job Description

This role is compensated based on a full time associate role. An associate role has compensation of $175,000 and is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and individual performance.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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