2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst

William Blair•Los Angeles, GA

22d

About The Position

William Blair’s investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives. Our global footprint provides opportunities to deliver highly strategic advice to market-leading companies around the world. We provide the industry’s brightest minds with the opportunity to thrive in an energetic, entrepreneurial environment and team-oriented culture. As a summer analyst at William Blair you will have the opportunity to harness your potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development. We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people. The summer program provides all summer analysts with unique opportunities to: Work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9-week program Be placed into a sector coverage team (group and process dependent on location) Take on all functions of a full-time analyst Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials Build financial models to value potential clients Research industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries Play integral role in various deals Be a part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment Experience a team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence Be a part of a firm that is 100% owned by active partners Join a team that is focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact

Requirements

Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - July 2028
General understanding of accounting and finance
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
Willingness to join one of our offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York
William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
Undergraduate major: all majors considered

Responsibilities

Work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9-week program
Be placed into a sector coverage team (group and process dependent on location)
Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability
Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials
Build financial models to value potential clients
Research industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries
Play integral role in various deals
Be a part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment
Experience a team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence
Be a part of a firm that is 100% owned by active partners
Join a team that is focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact