Experienced M&A Associate - Business Services
About The Position
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced M&A Associate for the Business Services team in the Richmond, Virginia office. This global investment bank specializes in M&A and private capital advisory services, helping clients worldwide unlock value and achieve ambitious goals through collaboration and expertise. For over 30 years, they have been trusted to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes. The firm values ambitious, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled. As an experienced associate, you will have significant exposure to clients and senior bankers, driving work in partnership with analysts. The role offers a collaborative environment, a robust professional development program including tailored training and a mentoring program, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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.
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.
- Partner with the Analyst, ensuring effective use of their time by balancing delegation with a collaborative approach.
- Take pride in 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
- 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
- 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
