Experienced M&A Associate - Technology (SF)
About The Position
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Technology team in the San Francisco, CA office. Harris Williams is 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. 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required.
- 1+ year as a sell-side M&A Associate strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- 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.
- Partner with the Analyst.
Responsibilities
- Drive work forward, in partnership with analysts.
- Lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development.
- 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.
- Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach.
- Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same.
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
