Harris Williams is hiring a 2026 full time analyst for our San Francisco team. To be considered you must complete all requirements listed below.
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 from the start: As an analyst you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers representing the firm throughout the entire client engagement.
Diverse projects: Beyond client work this role will expand your professional experience through recruiting initiatives mentorship programing efforts to generate new client engagements 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. New analysts and associates convene in our Richmond headquarters for a robust training program designed to build relationships provide baseline knowledge of M&A and prepare you for your first client engagement. This initial program is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience.
Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Highly competitive compensation pension 401(k) matching and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.
What We Look For
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 organizations or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however 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 subject matter expertise over time
Problem solving Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns
What Makes a Harris Williams Analyst
Our most successful analysts
Approach all tasks with humility collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates
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
Ask questions and offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role
Are responsive
This is an on-call in-office role
Answer emails and calls quickly
Clarify deadlines as needed
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Take pride in your work product
Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
Ask Whats next and work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your team
Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1 both verbally and in writing
As you gain confidence through experience speak up during internal (Harris Williams deal team/colleagues) and external (client/C-suite facing) discussions as directed by your deal team
Other Requirements
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Eligible candidates should be working towards or already possess a Bachelors degree from a four-year institution
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher as a prerequisite
Submit your cover letter and resume (You must combine your resume with your cover letter into one PDF and upload to the Resume section). Your application will not be considered if you do not submit all materials.
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 application is not complete until you submit the Suited profile.
Please reach out to Jessica Fox () if you have any questions.
About Harris Williams
We are a global investment bank specializing 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.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions andHarris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.
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.
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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.
Required Experience:
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