2027 M&A Summer Associate (Boston)

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Harris Williams is hiring 2027 M&A Summer Associates for our Boston order to be considered you must complete all requirements listed below.

Note: You must submit your resume cover letter and Suited assessment for your candidacy to be considered. Please see the Application Requirements section for additional directions.

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 associate you will have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers who will place value in your ideas and unique perspective. Associates are responsible for driving work forward in partnership with analysts. With an industry leading pitch win rate you will see the full lifecycle of multiple client engagements in this role enabling you to develop into a well-rounded trusted advisor.
• Join a leading firm in the most dynamic segment of investment banking: M&A and private capital advisory services are among the most intellectually rigorous and strategically important segments within this role your work will directly shape the trajectory of the clients we serve.
• Learn from invested leaders: 83% of our managing directors were promoted from within the firm. They build their careers here meaning they are uniquely invested in building yours.
• 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 structured 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

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:

• Learning agility Curious and proactive in learning applying new information and incorporating feedback to develop quickly
• Communication Able to articulate ideas clearly and tailor message tone and detail to the audience both verbally and in writing.
• Excel and PowerPoint Skilled in MS Office including advanced Excel (formulas data validation tables conditional formatting) and PowerPoint to produce accurate client-ready work
• Accounting and finance Working understanding of how the income statement cash flow statement and balance sheet connect with a willingness to deepen accounting valuation and modeling expertise over time
• Problem solving and data analysis Able to identify trends in complex data sets including through tools such as Capital IQ and FactSet and articulate the impact of those patterns
• AI literacy Comfort using and directing AI tools to improve output while retaining full ownership of quality accuracy and judgment.

What Makes a Harris Williams Summer Associate

Summer Associates who thrive at Harris Williams lead multiple workstreams while maintaining focus on quality.

Our Associate profile is built around seven core competencies:

• Ownership Drive work forward and own outcomes from start to finish advancing tasks with accountability for the end result on tasks big and small.
• Collaboration and Relationships Build trusted relationships across deal teams and firm colleagues and model our One Firm culture by prioritizing the firms collective success.
• Communication Articulate ideas clearly and confidently to every audience including in internal discussions and client and C-suite settings.
• Execution Excellence Deliver accurate high-quality client-ready work products that reflect sound deal judgment and a high level of attention to detail.
• Growth Mindset Grow continuously by seeking feedback and mentorship and deepening industry market and technical knowledge.
• Planning and Organization Manage workstreams and deadlines to deliver consistent on-time execution without sacrificing quality.
• Strategy Translate data and analysis into actionable insight and a clear point of view that contributes to deal strategy and client recommendations.

Application Requirements

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Submit application through Harris Williams website Submit yourcover 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 by 9am EST on Friday October 30 2026.
• Complete a profile with Suitedwhich 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 Sydney Freeman () with 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 2 2026.
• To be considered candidates are required to submit a supplemental essay through this form: 2027 Summer Associate Job Early Action Application Supplement Fill out form in addition to completing the application and Suited profile detailed under Application Requirements.
• Please reach out to Sydney Freeman () with 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 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.

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.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail Business Acumen Creativity Customer Experience Management. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Effective Communications Leadership Managing Multiple Priorities Taking Ownership Teamwork

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.

No Degree

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

Base Salary: $175000.00 $175000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location market data and on individual skills experience and education.

Generally this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/04/2026 although it may be longer with business discretion.

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.

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.

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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