Investment Banking Associate

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive financial and valuation analyses for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising
• Build advanced financial models to value potential clients and industries
• Lead due diligence, research, and documentation for live transactions
• Develop and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects
• Act as an on-the-job trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency
• Manage client relationships and facilitate dialogue with finance and accounting staffs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• MBA strongly preferred
• Prior experience in financial services industry preferred
• Ability to obtain SIE, Series 79, and Series 63 licenses
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and senior banker expectations simultaneously
• Willingness to travel 10% to 30%

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 across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.