M&A Associate

Harris Williams

M&A Associate advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, and private capital transactions at Harris Williams, a global investment bank. Managing analyses, deal workstreams, and client-ready recommendations.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends in complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights. Proficient in creating client-ready materials and managing multiple workstreams effectively while maintaining high-quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalysisClient EngagementPowerPoint Presentation DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyCapital IQ and FactSet Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingExcel FormulasAccounting PrinciplesValuation Techniques

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationFeedback IncorporationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Capital IQFactSetPowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

Client EngagementFinancial AnalysisDeal StrategyWorkstream Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive work forward in partnership with analysts
Work closely with clients and senior bankers
Manage multiple workstreams while maintaining quality
Support the full lifecycle of multiple client engagements
Deliver accurate, high-quality, client-ready work products
Analyze complex data sets and identify trends
Translate data and analysis into actionable insight and deal strategy
Contribute to client recommendations and point of view
Attend deal team meetings in person
Respond quickly to emails and calls in an on-call role
Complete required application materials, including a combined resume and cover letter PDF and Suited profile

Requirements

What you’ll need

First-year associate candidate
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Ability to work long hours in an on-call, in-office role
Demonstrated academic performance and prior work experience
Ability to learn and apply new information and incorporate feedback
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and tailor communication to the audience, verbally and in writing
Ability to identify trends in complex data sets
Experience or familiarity with Capital IQ and FactSet
Understanding of Excel formulas, data validation, tables, and conditional formatting
Ability to build clear, client-ready materials in PowerPoint
Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet connect
Willingness to deepen accounting, valuation, and financial modeling expertise
Comfort using and directing AI tools while maintaining quality, accuracy, and judgment
Ability to lead multiple workstreams and manage deadlines
University/college degree typically required for this level, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
No specific academic concentration required
No required certifications or licenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation
Pension
401(k) matching
Eligibility for performance bonus
Robust benefits program
Robust training program
Extensive, structured learning experience
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
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