Investment Banking - Summer Analyst 2019

**Please note: Students who apply only through Handshake will not be considered. You must apply via the William Blair website, link listed below.**

Company Description

William Blair is a global investment banking and asset management firm. We are committed to building enduring relationships with our clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. An independent and employee-owned firm, William Blair is based in Chicago, with offices in 10 cities worldwide. 

About William Blair Investment Banking:
Investment banking’s global footprint provides opportunities to deliver highly strategic advice to market-leading companies around the world. Guided by our unwavering commitment to our clients’ success and motivated by our vision to build the premier global boutique investment bank, we provide the industry’s brightest minds with the opportunity to thrive in an energetic, entrepreneurial environment and team-oriented culture. Our mission is to provide bold, creative advice to clients and leadership in our markets and our communities

About the summer analyst role:
William Blair summer analysts have the opportunity to harness their potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development.  

Throughout the 10-week summer program, you will take on all functions of a full-time analyst, working alongside and supporting senior bankers in researching and creating marketing pitch materials, building financial models to value potential clients, and researching industries or sectors as determined by senior bankers in targeting certain clients or industries. In a short period of time, you will gain a high level of experience and exposure within the firm and will be able to play an integral role in various deals.

The summer program also includes internal training, community service, and social events. After completion of the program, we hope to have most of our summer analysts join us as full-time analysts upon graduation.

Learn more at: https://www.williamblair.com/ibcareers

Educational Requirements:

Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2019 – June 2020

Undergraduate major: all majors considered

Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred but, open to all applicants

General understanding of accounting and finance

Strong analytical and quantitative skills 

Qualifications:

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Adaptability to a constantly changing environment and ability to manage through change with a high degree of emotional maturity

Highly motivated, detail oriented, team player

Willingness to be located in Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, or San Francisco 

Steps required to complete your application:

1.     Submit an application on our website for the summer analyst position by June 1st. https://williamblair.avature.net/careers 

2.     Once your application on our website is complete, you will receive a link to complete our pre-interview assessment, which will need to be completed within 48 hours.  

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, sex, age, national origin, unfavorable discharge from 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. 

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