Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Eligible candidates should be working towards or already possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher as a prerequisite
• Submit application including both your cover letter and resume through Harris Williams’ website
• Complete a profile with Suited which will cover academic background, prior work experience, employment preferences, and ask a series of suitability questions
• Understanding of Excel formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting
• PowerPoint slide creation & design
• Data Analysis – Sorting data to identify key trends
• Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Creativity
• Customer Experience Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Effective Communications
• Leadership
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Taking Ownership
• Teamwork
• Recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience, but possessing relevant skills
• Individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/ training program
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage HW proprietary data analyses, including buyer performance and behavior, valuation trends and observations, process dynamics, pitch activity, etc.
• Assist in funneling insights to both Sponsor Coverage and HW deal teams in preparation for client meetings
• Track private equity industry trends and broader macro-economic data to inform HW’s market insights
• Leverage Excel and PowerPoint to prepare ad hoc analysis and client-ready materials, including peer comparison analyses, deal history, relationship updates, and qualitative insights in support of client meetings and origination activities
• Collaborate with senior Sponsor Coverage bankers and HW Industry Group bankers to drive highly strategic, targeted, and efficient lead pursuit
• Partner closely with HW’s data services and technology teams to help optimize and inform ongoing development of key reports, as well as ad hoc projects and firm analyses in support of HW firm leadership
• Participate in a robust training program designed to build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of M&A, and prepare for the role in the Sponsor Coverage Group
• Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
• Learn from mentors
• Be a curious self-starter
• Exhaust available resources before asking senior deal team members for guidance
• Ask questions and offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role
• Be responsive
• Answer emails and calls quickly
• Clarify deadlines as needed
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours
• Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
• Take pride in your work product
• Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
• Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
• Ask “What’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing
• Speak up during internal (Harris Williams deal team/colleagues) and external (client/C-suite facing) discussions, as directed by your deal team

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Pension
• 401(k) matching
• Eligibility for performance bonus
• Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance
• Short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match
• Stock purchase plans
• Dependent care reimbursement account
• Back-up child/elder care
• Adoption reimbursement
• Surrogacy reimbursement
• 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