M&A Analyst I

Harris Williams

M&A Analyst supporting Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Analyzing financial data and assisting senior bankers with Boston client engagements.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial statements and data trends, while effectively communicating insights both verbally and in writing. Capable of collaborating in a fast-paced environment and maintaining high-quality standards in deliverables.

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Excel FormulasData ValidationFinancial Statement AnalysisClient EngagementQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Excel FormulasData ValidationMacrosTablesConditional FormattingFinancial Statement AnalysisTrend Identification

Soft Skills

CollaborationResponsivenessCommunicationMentorshipMotivation

Industry Keywords

M&APrivate Capital AdvisoryClient EngagementC-Suite DiscussionsRecruiting Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent the firm throughout the entire client engagement with high exposure to clients and senior bankers
Support M&A and private capital advisory client work
Participate in recruiting initiatives and mentorship programming
Contribute to efforts to generate new client engagements
Work closely with teammates on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Respond quickly to emails and calls in an on-call role
Quality-check personal and teammates' work for accuracy
Seek and incorporate feedback during and after key deliverables
Articulate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing
Participate in internal and external client/C-suite-facing discussions as directed by the deal team
Build professional knowledge through training and mentorship

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Working toward or already possessing a Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
Academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom, such as sports, student-led organizations, or work experience
Understanding of Excel formulas, data validation, macros, tables, and conditional formatting
Working understanding of connections among the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet
Ability to identify trends in data and articulate their impact
Motivated by challenge and able to work collaboratively
Responsive and able to answer emails and calls quickly
Able to clarify deadlines and stay aligned with the team
Able to work in an on-call, in-office role and work long hours when required
Able to quality-check work for accuracy
Able to articulate thoughts and ideas verbally and in writing
Relevant skills for a role filled by recent university/college graduates with little or no professional experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
No required certifications
No required licenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation
Pension
401(k) matching
Eligibility for performance bonus
Robust benefits
Robust M&A training program in the Richmond headquarters
Professional development and extensive 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
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