Position Overview

We are seeking a first year Analyst to join the M&A Team in our London UK office.

Job Description

About Harris Williams

We are a global investment bank specialising in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration pooling expertise and relationships across industries service offerings and geographies. For over 30 years our clients have trusted us to think strategically execute precisely and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration we invest in world-class team-oriented individuals who are smart driven and principled those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.

Why Harris Williams

Diverse projects: Analysts contribute to each phase of the deal process ensuring significant collaboration with clients and senior level bankers. Analysts also grow their professional experience through participation in recruiting mentorship deal generation support etc.

Collaborative work environment: as an Analyst you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers represent the firm throughout the entire deal process

Engaging culture: we believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture and participate in team-building events both regional and companywide

Professional development: we care about your training and development. New analysts and associates convene in Richmond for a robust training program designed to help you build relationships provide baseline knowledge of the M&A process and prepare you for your first live deal staffing. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams and cultivate a well-rounded skillset

About the Role

Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom which can include: participation in sports student led organisations or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however foundational knowledge of Excel finance accounting and problem solving is 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 subject matter expertise over time

Problem solving Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns

Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed tenacious and principled dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients the right way. We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent.

Analysts who thrive at Harris Williams demonstrate the following:

Approach all tasks with humility collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates

o Find moments of levity even when working long hours

o View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth

o Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates

o Learn from mentors

Be responsive:

o This is an on-call role

o Answer emails and calls quickly every time

o Clarify deadlines as-needed

o Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks

Take pride in your work product

o Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain

o Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion

o Ask Whats next Work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team

Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1 both verbally and in writing

o As you gain confidence through experience willingness to speak up during internal (senior banker facing) and external (client/C-suite facing) discussions as directed by your deal team

Be a self-starter

o Exhaust available resources including prior deal materials desktop research leaning on more experienced peers for advice/guidance before asking senior deal team members for guidance

Be curious

o Ask questions along to way to deepen your understanding of the deal process industry specific company etc.

Offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role

Other Requirements

Eligible candidates should be in their final year of study towards a Bachelors or Masters degree

Submit application including your resume through Harris Williams website: Please reach out to Linsday Spann () if you have any 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 Teamwork

Work Experience

Roles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/ training lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

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.

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