Harris Williams
Position Overview
Harris Williams seeks to hire Experienced M&A Associates in the Richmond office across a number of groups:
Business Services
Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Transportation & Logistics
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.
What We Look For
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
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
Salary and Benefits Base Salary: $175,000–$225,000
Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 01/07/2026, although longer with business discretion.
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.
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 Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Experience Management., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork
Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education Masters
Certifications No Required Certification(s)
Licenses No Required License(s)
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Investment Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harris Williams by 2x
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery (kseery@harriswilliams.com) with questions.
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Business Services
Energy, Power & Infrastructure
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Industrials
Transportation & Logistics
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.
What We Look For
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
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
Salary and Benefits Base Salary: $175,000–$225,000
Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.
Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 01/07/2026, although longer with business discretion.
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.
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 Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Customer Experience Management., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Effective Communications, Leadership, Marketing Strategy and Positioning, Market Research, Selling., Teamwork
Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education Masters
Certifications No Required Certification(s)
Licenses No Required License(s)
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Investment Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harris Williams by 2x
Please reach out to Kelsey Seery (kseery@harriswilliams.com) with questions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr