2026 M&A Summer Associate
2026 M&A Summer Associate
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$ 175000 - 175000
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Job Description
Why Harris Williams
We areambitious in our goals andsteadfast in the belief that clientsdeserve our very best. We invest inworld-class team-oriented individuals who are smart driven and principled those whoare eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williamsyou are welcomed intoa collegial environment where every individualhas the opportunity tomake an impact.
- Meaningful impact: As a summer associate you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers who value your ideas and unique perspective. Summer associates drive work forward in partnership with associates and analysts.
- Diverse projects: Summer associates contribute to key workstreams throughout live engagements. Beyond client work the summer associate role will expand your professional experience through recruiting initiatives mentorship programming exposure to deal generation efforts and more.
- Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute.
- Professional development: Your professional development is our top priority. Summer interns convene in our Richmond headquarters for training during their first week at the firm. Our internship program is designed to build relationships provide baseline knowledge of M&A and prepare you for a full-time associate role at HW.
What We Look For
As a Summer Associate you will learn the deal process through live transaction work alongside seasoned banking professionals. Our goal is for summer associates to have a robust and realistic experience that closely simulates the role of a full-time associate at Harris Williams.
Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge demonstrated through academic performance and prior work experience. While no specific academic concentration is required the following skillsets are desired:
- Excel Understanding of formulas data validation macros tables conditional formatting
- Accounting Working understanding of how the income statement cash flow statement and balance sheet connect and willingness to deepen accounting and valuation subject matter expertise over time
- Problem solving and data analysis Able to identify trends in complex data sets and articulate the impact of those patterns
What Makes a Harris Williams Summer Associate
Summer Associates who thrive at Harris Williams work on multiple activities and workstreams while maintaining focus on quality. Our most successful associates
- Approach all tasks with humility and inspire collegiality and enthusiasm
- View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
- Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
- Learn from mentors
- Are curious self-starters
- Exhaust available resources before asking senior deal team members for guidance
- Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
- Ask Whats next and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
- Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
- Are responsive
- This is an on-call in-office role
- Answer emails and calls quickly
- Attend deal team meetings in-person
- Find moments of levity even when working long hours
- Clarify deadlines as needed
- Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
- Partner with the Analyst and Associate
- Take pride in your work by delivering accurate thoughtful work product
- Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
- Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
- Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1 both verbally and in writing
- Speak up during internal (Harris Williams deal team/colleagues) and external (client/C-suite facing) discussions as directed by your deal team
- Translate technical concepts data and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Other Requirements
- Submit application through Harris Williams website Make sure to include your resume and cover letter indicating your office location preference (Please combine your resume and cover letter into one PDF and upload) by 9am EST on Friday October 31 2025.
- Complete a profile with Suited which will cover your academic background prior work experience employment preferences and ask a series of suitability questions. Your Suited score will be considered as a data point in addition to your resume interactions with the firm etc. Please click the following link to proceed: Your HW application is not complete until you submit the Suited profile.
- Please reach out to Sara Moir () if you have any questions
Early Action Process
- Candidates can apply to interview earlier than the traditional recruiting timeline. We award a limited number of merit-based fellowships to candidates that apply and participate in this early interview process. Fellowship selection will be based on a variety of factors including quality of essay engagement with HW and interview performance.
- The deadline to apply for our early action process and ensure consideration for a fellowship is 9am EST on October 3 2025.
- To be considered candidates are required to submit a supplemental essay through this form: in addition to completing the application and Suited profile detailed under Other Requirements.
- Please reach out directly to Sara Moir if you have questions.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge skills and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills competencies work experience education and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail Business Acumen Creativity Customer Experience Management. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Effective Communications Leadership Managing Multiple Priorities Taking Ownership TeamworkWork Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with 2 years of relevant professional lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.Education
No DegreeCertifications
No Required Certification(s)Licenses
No Required License(s)Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $175000.00 $175000.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location market data and on individual skills experience and education.Application Window
Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/01/2025 although it may be longer with business discretion.Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility options for full-time employees include: 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 pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption surrogacy and doula reimbursement; educational assistance including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.In addition PNC generally provides the following paid time off depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year depending on career level; and years of service.To learn more about these and other programs including benefits for full time and part-time employees visitYour PNC Total Rewards.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process please contact us via email at . Please include accommodation request in the subject line title and be sure to include your name the job ID and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call and say Workday for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race color sex religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and for any registered role the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
California Residents
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
