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William Blair is a global boutique in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management. The company provides advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs. As an independent and employee-owned firm, together with our strategic partners, it operates in more than 20 offices, with about 1.500 employees worldwide.

Finance

William Blair

Investment Banking

You need a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), strong analytical and math skills, leadership abilities, and financial knowledge. Experience in finance is a plus, along with adaptability and customer focus.

You will conduct financial analyses, build models, lead due diligence, prepare presentations, mentor analysts, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with regulations while targeting industry insights.

Business, Operations & Strategy

Banking & Finance

London

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com. Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff. Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work. * Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses. * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair. * Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions. * Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content. * Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently. * Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions. * Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications. * Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. * Additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * MBA strongly preferred * Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win * Sound judgement * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30% * Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR) Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work. * Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses. * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair. * Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions. * Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content. * Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently. * Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions. * Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications. * Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. * Additional responsibilities as requested.      Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * MBA strongly preferred * Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win * Sound judgement * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30% * Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred      William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/vBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)      Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Investment Banking Associate, Services & Industrials - William Blair

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Additional responsibilities as requested.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;MBA strongly preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective leadership and coaching skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong desire to win&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sound judgement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be aware of hiring scams&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;

Investment Banking Associate, Services &amp; Industrials

Investment Banking Associate, Services & Industrials

You need a Bachelor's, investment banking experience (preferably in secondaries), 2+ years as an Analyst, strong analytical and accounting skills, and effective leadership. Travel 10%-30% may be necessary.

You will lead due diligence and financial modeling for transactions, develop client proposals, mentor analysts, and enhance team growth and marketing materials. Additional tasks may arise as needed.

Consulting

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com. William Blair’s GP-led Secondary Advisory team of experts provide financial sponsors and their investors with holistic, bespoke solutions across all stages of the private equity lifecycle. The private equity community relies on us for guidance and expertise when navigating GP-led transactions (e.g., single- and multi-asset continuation vehicles, spin-outs & spin-ins, strip sales, NAV loans, tender offers and other transaction types). An Associate in GP-led secondaries will help lead in-depth analyses to support our pursuit of high-quality transactions, and in doing so, facilitate deal execution, potential client pitching, and investor management. Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Lead extensive financial modeling to analyze GP-led transactions utilizing thoughtful due diligence and leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of secondary market product solutions and underlying components. * Engage with analysts in the development of marketing materials that highlight William Blair’s competitive advantages and overall product knowledge. * Participate in growth of the team, facilitating analyst development, best practices and continued scaling of the overall PCA platform. * Act as “on the job” mentor for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * Prior investment banking experience required (ideally, in a secondaries advisory role) * 2+ years experience as an Investment Banking Analyst strongly preferred * Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win and commitment to excellence * Sound judgement and reasoning abilities * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30% William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR) Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.William Blair’s GP-led Secondary Advisory team of experts provide financial sponsors and their investors with holistic, bespoke solutions across all stages of the private equity lifecycle. The private equity community relies on us for guidance and expertise when navigating GP-led transactions (e.g., single- and multi-asset continuation vehicles, spin-outs & spin-ins, strip sales, NAV loans, tender offers and other transaction types). An Associate in GP-led secondaries will help lead in-depth analyses to support our pursuit of high-quality transactions, and in doing so, facilitate deal execution, potential client pitching, and investor management.Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Lead extensive financial modeling to analyze GP-led transactions utilizing thoughtful due diligence and leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of secondary market product solutions and underlying components. * Engage with analysts in the development of marketing materials that highlight William Blair’s competitive advantages and overall product knowledge. * Participate in growth of the team, facilitating analyst development, best practices and continued scaling of the overall PCA platform. * Act as “on the job” mentor for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Additional responsibilities as requested.      Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * Prior investment banking experience required (ideally, in a secondaries advisory role) * 2+ years experience as an Investment Banking Analyst strongly preferred * Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win and commitment to excellence * Sound judgement and reasoning abilities * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%      William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/vBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)      Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Associate, Secondary Advisory - William Blair

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair’s GP-led Secondary Advisory team of experts provide financial sponsors and their investors with holistic, bespoke solutions across all stages of the private equity lifecycle. The private equity community relies on us for guidance and expertise when navigating GP-led transactions (e.g., single- and multi-asset continuation vehicles, spin-outs &amp;amp; spin-ins, strip sales, NAV loans, tender offers and other transaction types). An Associate in GP-led secondaries will help lead in-depth analyses to support our pursuit of high-quality transactions, and in doing so, facilitate deal execution, potential client pitching, and investor management.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead extensive financial modeling to analyze GP-led transactions utilizing thoughtful due diligence and leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of secondary market product solutions and underlying components.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Engage with analysts in the development of marketing materials that highlight William Blair’s competitive advantages and overall product knowledge.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate in growth of the team, facilitating analyst development, best practices and continued scaling of the overall PCA platform.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as “on the job” mentor for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Additional responsibilities as requested.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor’s Degree required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prior investment banking experience required (ideally, in a secondaries advisory role)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2+ years experience as an Investment Banking Analyst strongly preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to adapt to new tasks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective leadership and coaching skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong desire to win and commitment to excellence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sound judgement and reasoning abilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be aware of hiring scams&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;

Associate, Secondary Advisory

You need a Bachelor’s degree, preferred MBA, strong analytical and math skills, leadership ability, sound judgment, and financial knowledge. Prior financial services experience is a plus.

You will perform financial analyses, build models, lead due diligence, develop client presentations, mentor analysts, and foster client relationships while ensuring compliance and identifying process improvements.

Investment Banking Associate, Consumer Products & Services - William Blair

Investment Banking Associate, Consumer Products &amp; Services

Investment Banking Associate, Consumer Products & Services

Frankfurt

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com. William Blair is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our Services & Industrials team in Frankfurt. Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff. Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work. * Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses. * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair. * Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions. * Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content. * Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently. * Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions. * Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications. * Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. * Additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * MBA strongly preferred * Prior investment banking experience required; 1+ years as an Investment Banking Associate strongly preferred * Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred * Requirement to successfully complete Level 3 exams with FCA within 90 days of commencing employment (for UK and EU only) * Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win * Sound judgement * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30% William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR) Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.William Blair is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to join our Services & Industrials team in Frankfurt.Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To * Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work. * Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses. * Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time. * Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results. * Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair. * Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions. * Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content. * Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently. * Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions. * Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications. * Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members. * Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. * Additional responsibilities as requested.      Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree required * MBA strongly preferred * Prior investment banking experience required; 1+ years as an Investment Banking Associate strongly preferred * Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred * Requirement to successfully complete Level 3 exams with FCA within 90 days of commencing employment (for UK and EU only) * Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities * Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills * Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice * Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously * Effective leadership and coaching skills * Strong desire to win * Sound judgement * Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance * Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers * Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%      William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/vBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)      Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Investment Banking Associate - Services & Industrials - William Blair

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair is seeking an &lt;strong&gt;Investment Banking Associate&lt;/strong&gt; to join our Services &amp;amp; Industrials team in Frankfurt.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Execute in-depth analyses to support new business development, transaction execution and the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive research and financial modeling, apply valuation methods, and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with client staff to advance projects, gathering necessary information, conveying complex financial modeling outcomes and presenting analysis results. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities Include But May Not Be Limited To&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform extensive financial/valuation analyses to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions. Utilize creative approaches to analyses that illustrate key concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries, leveraging broad understanding of valuation and broad finance/accounting topics. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of multiple client sectors. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lead due diligence, research, analysis and documentation of potential and live transactions. Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively participates in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop, produce and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, which exhibit broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components. Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Research and expand expertise of industries and/or sectors. Leverage knowledge to target certain clients or industries. Monitor key industry drivers. Offer insights into business trends in sector to facilitate processes. Evaluate and improve BIC content.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Demonstrate an understanding of macro factors related to client industry, investment banking products and potential implications.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Additional responsibilities as requested.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bachelor’s Degree required&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;MBA strongly preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prior investment banking experience required; 1+ years as an Investment Banking Associate strongly preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Internship or prior work experience in financial services industry preferred&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Requirement to successfully complete Level 3 exams with FCA within 90 days of commencing employment (for UK and EU only)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent mathematical, writing, verbal and computer skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Effective leadership and coaching skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong desire to win&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sound judgement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Deep, sophisticated understanding of accounting and finance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be aware of hiring scams&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;

Investment Banking Associate - Services &amp; Industrials

Investment Banking Associate - Services & Industrials

You should have strong academic credentials, understanding of finance, analytical skills, fluency in English and German, and proficiency in MS-Office. Teamwork, adaptability, and curiosity are key.

You will assist analysts and teams with live transactions, perform financial due diligence, draft presentations, and identify M&A opportunities across key sector teams.

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com. About The Team Our M&A advisory practice offers comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms. Our leadership position in the middle market and strong transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in their sectors and deeply understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients. Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people. Job Summary & Responsibilities We are offering talented students and recent graduates an exciting opportunity to work in the demanding field of Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisitions) for a three-month internship from October to December 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our team and gain live experience working for a global investment bank. Our program provides all interns with the unique opportunity to: * Work alongside current Analysts, Associates, and VPs over the course of three months * Have exposure to our main sector teams: Healthcare, Consumer Products & Services and Services & Industrials * Take on all functions of a full-time analyst * Assist deal teams in live transactions * Perform financial due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions * Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability * Draft pitch materials, information memorandums, management presentations, and other relevant communications * Identify potential M&A and financing situations Qualifications Our people are our most valuable asset. The requirements for this role include: * Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution * Bachelor and master’s degree: all subjects considered * General understanding of accounting and finance principles * Strong analytical and communication skills * Ability to work well under pressure and strong attention to detail * High level of motivation and ability to work in a team * Adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity * Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking * Strong proficiency with MS-Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel * Ability to collaborate across multiple functions, adapt to new tasks with little notice, and to work on multiple projects simultaneously * Fluency in English and German is essential * Fluency in any other European language is highly desired Additional Information * This internship will last for three months from the beginning of October 2025 * Successful interns will be considered for full-time Analyst positions * Please visit our Careers page to learn more about William Blair * We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v Be aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process. Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission. Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR) Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.About The TeamOur M&A advisory practice offers comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms. Our leadership position in the middle market and strong transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in their sectors and deeply understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients.Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesWe are offering talented students and recent graduates an exciting opportunity to work in the demanding field of Investment Banking (Mergers & Acquisitions) for a three-month internship from October to December 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our team and gain live experience working for a global investment bank. Our program provides all interns with the unique opportunity to: * Work alongside current Analysts, Associates, and VPs over the course of three months * Have exposure to our main sector teams: Healthcare, Consumer Products & Services and Services & Industrials * Take on all functions of a full-time analyst * Assist deal teams in live transactions * Perform financial due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions * Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability * Draft pitch materials, information memorandums, management presentations, and other relevant communications * Identify potential M&A and financing situations      QualificationsOur people are our most valuable asset. The requirements for this role include: * Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution * Bachelor and master’s degree: all subjects considered * General understanding of accounting and finance principles * Strong analytical and communication skills * Ability to work well under pressure and strong attention to detail * High level of motivation and ability to work in a team * Adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity * Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking * Strong proficiency with MS-Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel * Ability to collaborate across multiple functions, adapt to new tasks with little notice, and to work on multiple projects simultaneously * Fluency in English and German is essential * Fluency in any other European language is highly desired      Additional Information * This internship will last for three months from the beginning of October 2025 * Successful interns will be considered for full-time Analyst positions * Please visit our Careers page to learn more about William Blair * We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis      William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/vBe aware of hiring scams: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants * California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA) * General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)      Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Frankfurt Investment Banking Internship - October 2025 - William Blair

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join William Blair, the Premier Global Boutique.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth. We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Equally, we are proud of our long-term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor. For more information, visit williamblair.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About The Team&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our M&amp;amp;A advisory practice offers comprehensive financial advisory services and expert guidance. We serve buyers and sellers by providing in-depth financial and strategic analysis, identifying transaction partners, developing creative deal structures, and negotiating complex transaction terms. Our leadership position in the middle market and strong transaction activity enable us to clear the market globally in search of the best transaction partners. Our bankers are true experts in their sectors and deeply understand the competitive landscape and deal environment facing our clients.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take the opportunity to build on the fundamentals of your academic background, gain practical knowledge to help prepare you for your next steps and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Summary &amp;amp; Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are offering talented students and recent graduates an exciting opportunity to work in the demanding field of Investment Banking (Mergers &amp;amp; Acquisitions) for a three-month internship from October to December 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our team and gain live experience working for a global investment bank. Our program provides all interns with the unique opportunity to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work alongside current Analysts, Associates, and VPs over the course of three months&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Have exposure to our main sector teams: Healthcare, Consumer Products &amp;amp; Services and Services &amp;amp; Industrials&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Take on all functions of a full-time analyst&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist deal teams in live transactions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform financial due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft pitch materials, information memorandums, management presentations, and other relevant communications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify potential M&amp;amp;A and financing situations&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Our people are our most valuable asset. The requirements for this role include:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Exceptional academic credentials, with a degree qualification (completed or on-going) from a top-tier institution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor and master’s degree: all subjects considered&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General understanding of accounting and finance principles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong analytical and communication skills&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work well under pressure and strong attention to detail&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;High level of motivation and ability to work in a team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong proficiency with MS-Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to collaborate across multiple functions, adapt to new tasks with little notice, and to work on multiple projects simultaneously&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fluency in English and German is essential&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fluency in any other European language is highly desired&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Information&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;This internship will last for three months from the beginning of October 2025&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Successful interns will be considered for full-time Analyst positions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Please visit our Careers page to learn more about William Blair&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee's ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be aware of hiring scams&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair has clear processes and guidelines with regards to recruiting. We do not request personal financial information in connection with an employment application nor does William Blair extend any employment offers without first conducting an interview through one of its registered offices. William Blair does not use instant messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage as part of the recruiting or interviewing process.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms&lt;/strong&gt;: William Blair does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Download William Blair's Privacy Policies For Job Applicants&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice (CCPA)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General Data Protection Regulation Privacy Notice (GDPR)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;em&gt;Contact us should you have any questions or concerns.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;