Harris Williams
Experienced M&A Associate - Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Harris Williams, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position Overview
Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure team in the New York, NY office. Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
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.
Why Harris Williams We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. 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.
What We Look For Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure group in the New York, NY office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:
Prior Banking Experience –
minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell‑side M&A Associate strongly preferred.
Quantitative Analysis
– perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies.
Problem solving and presentation skills
– identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written.
Project Management
– lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development.
What Makes a Harris Williams Associate Our most successful Harris Williams associates:
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Exhibit curiosity
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
Clarify deadlines as needed
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Partner with the Analyst
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Deliver real‑time performance feedback to analysts
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day‑to‑day deal work, such as
Recruiting committee
Junior banker trainings
Firm‑wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery (kseery@harriswilliams.com) with questions.
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.
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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.
Why Harris Williams We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. 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.
What We Look For Harris Williams seeks to hire an Experienced Associate to join the Energy, Power & Infrastructure group in the New York, NY office. The desired qualifications in experienced associate candidates are:
Prior Banking Experience –
minimum of two (2) years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or private equity required; 1+ year as a sell‑side M&A Associate strongly preferred.
Quantitative Analysis
– perform and synthesize the findings from complex analyses through financial modeling and the application of valuation methodologies.
Problem solving and presentation skills
– identify trends in data and maturely articulate the impact of those patterns to various internal and external stakeholders, spoken and written.
Project Management
– lead analytical work and oversee junior team workstreams in support of live deal execution and new business development.
What Makes a Harris Williams Associate Our most successful Harris Williams associates:
Approach every day with humility and inspire collegiality
View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
Find moments of levity even when working long hours
Exhibit curiosity
Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions
Ask “what’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction
Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project
Demonstrate ownership and responsiveness
Clarify deadlines as needed
Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks
Partner with the Analyst
Ensure effective use of the analyst’s time, balancing delegation with a collaborative approach
Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product and inspire others to do the same
Deliver real‑time performance feedback to analysts
Articulate thoughts and ideas with clarity and confidence
Speak up during internal and external discussions, as directed by your deal team
Translate technical concepts, data, and analysis into a compelling story that resonates in the market
Participate in firm initiatives outside of day‑to‑day deal work, such as
Recruiting committee
Junior banker trainings
Firm‑wide marketing, diversity, and community outreach efforts
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of relevant experience
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time
Willingness and ability to relocate to designated office location
FINRA licensing: SIE Exam, Series 79, and Series 63 must be acquired within 90 days of hire
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery (kseery@harriswilliams.com) with questions.
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.
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