Experienced M&A Associate - Business Services

Harris Williams & Co•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced M&A Associate for the Business Services team in the Richmond, Virginia office. This role involves specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services, where clients rely on the firm to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. The position offers a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, with associates responsible for driving work forward in partnership with analysts. The firm emphasizes a collaborative work environment, valuing diverse backgrounds and expertise, and fostering an atmosphere where individuals are inspired to contribute confidently. Professional development is a priority, with a robust training program tailored to individual experience and a mentoring program pairing associates with senior bankers for long-term success and growth. The role also includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Requirements

One or more (1+) years of sell-side M&A experience in the Associate seat or two or more (2+) years of equivalent experience in ancillary fields (private equity, transaction advisory/valuation services, corporate development, or other investment banking products).
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality.
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth.
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates.
Find moments of levity even when working long hours.
Exhibit curiosity.
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions.
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction.
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project.
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness.
Clarify deadlines as needed.
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks.
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same.
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location.

Responsibilities

Perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies.
Identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written.
Lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development.
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach.
Deliver real-time performance feedback to analysts.
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence.
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team.
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market.
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day-to-day deal work, such as: Recruiting committee, Junior banker trainings, Firm-wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation
Pension
401(k) matching
Eligibility for performance bonus
Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short and long-term disability protection
Pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service