Investment Banking Associate

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States William Blair Full time
About William Blair

At William Blair, we're committed to delivering trusted advice and innovative solutions to our clients. With a rich history spanning nearly nine decades, we've built a reputation for excellence in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Investment Banking Associate to join our team. As a key member of our investment banking group, you'll be responsible for supporting the delivery of investment banking products and services to clients and prospects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform extensive financial and valuation analyses for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.
  • Develop and maintain advanced financial models to value potential and actual clients and/or industries.
  • Lead due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of potential and live transactions.
  • Anticipate potential deal issues and communicate concerns to team members in real-time.
  • Participate in presentation development and hypothesis testing to highlight financial analysis and research results.
  • Develop and deliver proposals and presentations to clients and prospects, showcasing broad knowledge of IB product solutions and underlying components.
  • Engage with Analysts in the development of marketing materials highlighting the competitive advantage of William Blair.
  • Actively participate in client meetings and drafting sessions.
  • Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently.
  • Take ownership of client relationships and foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staffs to facilitate processes.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Prior investment banking experience required; 2+ years 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 with little notice.
  • Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Effective leadership and coaching skills.
  • Sound judgment.
  • Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers.
What We Offer

At William Blair, we're committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer and comply with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice. We invite you to learn more about our company culture and values.



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