Investment Banking Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive financial and valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions
• Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients or industries
• Lead due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions
• Develop and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
• Act as an on-the-job trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback and mentorship
• Research industry drivers and monitor business trends to facilitate processes
• Manage client relationships and foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Prior investment banking experience required
• 1+ years as an Investment Banking Associate strongly preferred
• Ability to acquire SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 within 150 days of employment
• Deep understanding of accounting and finance
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and senior banker expectations simultaneously
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA strongly preferred
• Prior internship or work experience in the financial services industry

About the Company

William Blair is an independent global partnership that has delivered trusted advice for nine decades. The firm provides advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs across North America, Europe, and Asia.