Research Associate; MBA; Summer

Position: Research Associate (MBA) - Summer 2027

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Summer Research Associate (MBA)

As a buy-side summer Research Associate (MBA) at William Blair, you are an integral team member among passionate portfolio managers, analysts, and other associates. Applicants must be available to work the full length of the 10-week program.

• Perform fundamental analysis of a specific industry and/or emerging trend to identify the best-positioned companies in which to invest.
• Conduct interviews of target company personnel (on all levels), competitors, suppliers, industry experts, and Wall Street analysts.
• Perform due diligence and prepare support documentation (i.e., financial models) to support investment ideas.
• Present investment recommendations in a comprehensible and clear
• Participate in other projects as

Qualifications:

• Finishing your first year of business school at a top-tier
• Personal interest in and experience with equities
• Strong analytical skills and intellectual
• Ability to analyze/model financial metrics, business strategies, and valuation
• Disciplined approach to Strong background in finance and accounting.
• Ability to deliver clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Fact Set and/or Bloomberg

About Our Firm

William Blair strives to attract qualified candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and other strategic resource groups. We are committed to empowering our colleagues to deliver client success and engage in our communities. Our firm has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, continuing to deepen our expertise and relationships across asset classes and markets throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with colleagues who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We empower our people to bring their best thinking so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem-solving abilities that our clients expect.

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William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job applied for.

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