2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Secondary Advisory

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The William Blair Private Capital Advisory (PCA) team advises alternative investment managers on a wide range of transactions, including continuation funds, strip sales, fund recapitalizations, direct secondaries, LP tender offers, and others. The PCA team serves fund managers pursuing a wide spectrum of investment strategies, such as buyouts, growth equity, venture, distressed/turnaround, infrastructure, mezzanine, credit, and real assets. From transaction origination through closing, members of our PCA group work as a unified team with colleagues from industry coverage, M&A advisory, and the Financial Sponsors Group to provide tailored solutions designed to optimize client outcomes.

The secondary advisory role combines investment banking activity (deal origination, due diligence, financial modeling, strategic and financial advice, structuring and execution) with capital markets responsibilities (institutional coverage and distribution).

Market insiders predict the private equity secondary market to account for nearly $200 billion in volumes by the end of 2025.

We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair's 2027 Investment Banking Secondary Advisory Summer Analyst Program. 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.

The summer program provides all summer analysts with unique opportunities to:

• Unique opportunity to work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9-week program
• Take on all functions of a full-time analyst
  
  • Opportunity to harness your potential
  • Direct client exposure
  • Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials
  • Build financial model to value potential clients
  • Researching industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries
  • Play integral role in various deals
• Be a part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience a team-oriented culture focused on client service excellence
• Be a part of a firm that is 100% owned by active partners
• Join a team that is focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long-term career and have an immediate impact

Here's what we're looking for

• Pursuing undergraduate bachelor's degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 - June 2028
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
• Undergraduate major: all majors considered
• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for investment banking and financial sponsors
• Knowledge of Investment Banking concepts, services, and applicable regulations
• Project management and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• You are adaptable in an ever-changing environment and can manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity
• You are highly motivated, detail oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to be located in New York City

Throughout the 9-week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full-time class, upon graduation.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, Suited, which will need to be completed within 48 hours. Please monitor your spam folder, as the email may get caught in spam filters.

William Blair is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Application Deadline:

Apply by January 22nd to be considered for this opportunity.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below.

Salary Range

$110,000-$110,000 USD

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