M&A Associate – Consumer

Harris Williams

M&A Associate advising consumer-sector clients at Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Driving deal workstreams, analysis, and client-ready materials.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A and private capital advisory engagements, with strong capabilities in financial modeling, data analysis, and client communication. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality, client-ready materials under tight deadlines.

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M&A EngagementsFinancial ModelingData AnalysisClient CommunicationExcel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalysisExcel FormulasPowerPoint PresentationIncome Statement UnderstandingCash Flow Statement UnderstandingBalance Sheet UnderstandingValuation ExpertiseTrend IdentificationClient-Ready Materials

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingClear ArticulationTime ManagementAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Capital IQFactSetAI Tools

Industry Keywords

M&APrivate Capital AdvisoryClient EngagementData ValidationOn-Time Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive work forward in partnership with analysts across multiple client engagements
Maintain high exposure to clients and senior bankers
Support the full lifecycle of M&A and private capital advisory engagements
Lead multiple workstreams while maintaining quality
Build trusted relationships across deal teams and firm colleagues
Deliver accurate, high-quality, client-ready work products
Manage workstreams and deadlines for consistent, on-time execution
Translate data and analysis into actionable insight, deal strategy, and client recommendations
Attend deal team meetings in person and respond quickly to emails and calls
Participate in structured training and ongoing professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required
5+ years of industry-relevant experience typically required
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Demonstrated academic performance and prior work experience
Proficiency with Excel formulas, data validation, tables, and conditional formatting
Ability to build clear, client-ready materials in PowerPoint
Working understanding of income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet connections
Willingness to deepen accounting, valuation, and financial modeling expertise
Ability to identify trends in complex data sets using tools such as Capital IQ and FactSet
Comfort using and directing AI tools while retaining ownership of quality, accuracy, and judgment
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and tailor communication to the audience
Ability to work on-call, attend in-person meetings, and work long hours
No required certifications or licenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation
Pension
401(k) matching
Eligibility for performance bonus
Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level