2027 M&A Associate - Technology, Boston

Harris Williams & Co•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Williams seeks to hire a first-year Associate to join the Technology team in the Boston, MA office. As an associate, you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward, in partnership with analysts. With an industry leading pitch win rate, you will see the full lifecycle of multiple client engagements in this role, enabling you to develop into a well-rounded, trusted advisor. Join a leading firm in the most dynamic segment of investment banking: M&A and private capital advisory services are among the most intellectually rigorous and strategically important segments within banking. In this role, your work will directly shape the trajectory of the clients we serve. Learn from invested leaders: 83% of our managing directors were promoted from within the firm. They build their careers here, meaning they are uniquely invested in building yours. Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute. Professional development: Your professional development is our top priority. New analysts and associates convene in our Richmond headquarters for a robust training program designed to build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of M&A, and prepare you for your first client engagement. This initial program is just the beginning of an extensive, structured learning experience.

Requirements

Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Learning agility – Curious and proactive in learning, applying new information, and incorporating feedback to develop quickly.
Communication – Able to articulate ideas clearly and tailor message, tone, and detail to the audience, both verbally and in writing.
Problem solving and data analysis – Able to identify trends in complex data sets, including through tools such as Capital IQ and FactSet, and articulate the impact of those patterns.
Excel and PowerPoint – Understanding of Excel formulas, data validation, tables, and conditional formatting, and the ability to build clear, client-ready materials in PowerPoint.
Accounting and finance – Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet connect, with a willingness to deepen accounting, valuation, and financial modeling expertise over time.
AI literacy – Comfort using and directing AI tools to improve output while retaining full ownership of quality, accuracy, and judgment.
Analytical Thinking
Business Acumen
Effective Communications
Leadership
Marketing Strategy and Positioning
Market Research
Selling.
Teamwork
5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
No Required Certification(s)
No Required License(s)

Nice To Haves

The following skillsets are desired: Learning agility – Curious and proactive in learning, applying new information, and incorporating feedback to develop quickly Communication – Able to articulate ideas clearly and tailor message, tone, and detail to the audience, both verbally and in writing. Problem solving and data analysis – Able to identify trends in complex data sets, including through tools such as Capital IQ and FactSet, and articulate the impact of those patterns. Excel and PowerPoint – Understanding of Excel formulas, data validation, tables, and conditional formatting, and the ability to build clear, client-ready materials in PowerPoint. Accounting and finance – Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet connect, with a willingness to deepen accounting, valuation, and financial modeling expertise over time. AI literacy – Comfort using and directing AI tools to improve output while retaining full ownership of quality, accuracy, and judgment.

Responsibilities

Driving work forward, in partnership with analysts.
Seeing the full lifecycle of multiple client engagements.
Shaping the trajectory of the clients we serve.
Leading multiple workstreams while maintaining focus on quality.
Driving work forward and owning outcomes from start to finish, advancing tasks with accountability for the end result on tasks big and small.
Building trusted relationships across deal teams and firm colleagues, and modeling our One Firm culture by prioritizing the firm’s collective success.
Articulating ideas clearly and confidently to every audience including in internal discussions and client and C-suite settings.
Delivering accurate, high-quality, client-ready work products that reflect sound deal judgment and a high level of attention to detail.
Growing continuously by seeking feedback and mentorship and deepening industry, market, and technical knowledge.
Managing workstreams and deadlines to deliver consistent, on-time execution without sacrificing quality.
Translating data and analysis into actionable insight and a clear point of view that contributes to deal strategy and client recommendations.
Responding quickly to emails and calls.
Attending deal team meetings in person.
Willing to work long hours.

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
401(k) with PNC match
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
a 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.