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
• Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions
• Research and expand expertise in specific industries and sectors
• Provide training and mentorship to analysts and summer interns
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable rules, regulations, and policies

Requirements

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