M&A Execution Assistant
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description
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.
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.
About the Role
Execution Assistants play a critical role in supporting the firms M&A advisory this position you will partner closely with investment bankers gaining exposure to live transactions while providing essential execution and administrative support.
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive detail-oriented intellectually curious and energized by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
M&A Execution Support
- Assist in the preparation editing and distribution of client deliverables and marketing materials throughout the M&A process
- Partner with deal teams to develop transaction materials including company overviews transaction histories and industry or news summaries
- Conduct research and collect data using the firms CRM and external resources to support active engagements
- Attend deal-related meetings capture key discussion points and track follow-up action items
Banker Support
- Manage calendars and scheduling for multiple bankers proactively prioritizing meetings and resolving conflicts
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and process expense reports
- Draft and format professional communications while handling sensitive information with discretion
Team & Office Coordination
- Serve as a central point of communication for your banking team coordinating with colleagues across the firm
- Plan and manage logistics for meetings and events including conference rooms catering and A/V needs
- Collaborate with other Execution Assistants and administrative professionals to ensure seamless coverage and team support
Technical & Professional Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience formatting and polishing client-facing presentations with a high attention to detail
- Comfort organizing and maintaining data in Excel to support deal execution and tracking
- Advanced Outlook skills including complex calendar and contact management
Work Environment
- This is a full-time in-office role. The team values in-person collaboration and real-time support in a fast-paced advisory environment.
What Were Looking For
Key Competencies
- Proactive & Responsive: Anticipates needs stays ahead of tasks and communicates clearly in a dynamic environment
- Detail-Oriented & Accountable: Takes pride in delivering high-quality accurate work
- Collaborative: Works well across teams and is willing to pitch in when priorities shift
- Discreet & Professional: Handles confidential information with sound judgment and tact
- Intellectually Curious: Interested in learning the M&A process end-to-end and growing within the role
- Work Style & Expectations: The nature of M&A advisory work occasionally requires flexibility. Light after-hours email responsiveness is expected to stay aligned with deal teams and time-sensitive priorities.
Qualifications
- 1 years of experience in a professional fast-paced environment (financial or professional services experience preferred)
- Bachelors degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) including heavy calendar management and presentation formatting
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions and Harris 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
Application Window: Generally this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 04/07/2026 although longer with business discretion.
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.
Preferred Skills
Calendar Management Office Administration Organizing Presentation Development Prioritization ResearchingCompetencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail Confidentiality Desktop Tools Effective Communications Flexibility and Adaptability Office AdministrationWork Experience
Roles at this level typically require an Associates or equivalent degree as well as related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties. Typically requires 3 years lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.Education
AssociatesCertifications
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; 9 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 visit.
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:
Junior IC
