Investment Banking 1st Year Analyst Summer

Position Overview

Harris Williams is looking for a 1st year Analyst to join our London graduate programme in June 2027.

We are a global investment bank specialising 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.

Diverse projects:
Analysts contribute to each phase of the deal process, ensuring significant exposure to clients and senior level bankers, as well as a broad range of opportunities to grow your professional experience Collaborative work environment:
As an Analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, represent the firm throughout the entire deal process, and cultivate a well-rounded skillset as an M&A expert within a specific industry group Engaging culture:
We believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture, and participate in team-building events, both regional and company wide Professional development:
Your professional development is our top priority. New Analysts and Associates convene in our Richmond headquarters for a robust training programme designed to help you build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of the M&A process, and prepare you for your first live deal staffing. This is just the beginning of an extensive learning experience at Harris Williams.

Harris Williams is looking for a 1st year Analyst to join our London graduate programme in June 2027. Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge, demonstrated through academic performance combined with involvement outside the classroom, which can include: participation in sports, student led organisations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, foundational knowledge of Excel, finance and accounting, and problem solving is desired:
Excel – Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting Accounting – Working understanding of how the three financial statements connect and willingness to deepen subject matter expertise over time Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns Harris Williams fosters an inclusive culture through hiring quality people who are committed, tenacious, and principled – dedicated to achieving the right results for our clients, the right way.

We are committed to building a unique firm by valuing and developing talent.

• Approach all tasks with humor, humility, collegiality together with teammates
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
• Learn from mentors
• Be responsive:
  This is an “on-call” role
• Answer emails and calls quickly every time
• Clarify deadlines as-needed
• Stay aligned with your team on active work streams and upcoming tasks
• Take pride in your work product
• Ask “What’s next?”
• Willingness to work ahead instead of waiting for direction from your deal team
• Quality check your work and the work of your teammates to ensure accuracy before handing up the chain
• Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and after key deliverable completion
• Articulate thoughts and ideas to your teammates on day 1, both verbally and in writing
• Over time, willingness to…