Boot Camp Analyst - HW

Harris Williams M&A Boot Camp

The Harris Williams M&A Boot Camp is an intensive two-week internship program based out of Richmond, Virginia headquarters. The program is scheduled for May 10-20, 2027. Boot Camp is designed for rising seniors to simulate the fast-paced and demanding environment in which a full-time Analyst is expected to perform.

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.

Boot Camp Recruiting

• If you attend UVA, UNC, W&L, UR, or Vanderbilt please refer to your recruiter for additional information about your school specific recruitment process.
• If you attend a school based in the south/west coast, please reach out to Jessica Fox (), with any questions. If you attend a school based in the north east/Midwest, please reach out to Sydney Freeman () with any questions.

Boot Camp Program Experience

• Detailed instruction on the HW sell-side process
• Challenging assignments for each stage of the M&A process
• Exposure to live deal-related work and meetings
• Exposure to professionals of varying levels
• Ability to complete two internships in one summer (one at Harris Williams and one elsewhere)
• Potential to receive a full-time return offer

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. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact.

• Meaningful impact from the start:
  As an analyst, you have a high level of exposure to clients and senior bankers, representing the firm throughout the entire client engagement.
• Diverse projects:
  Beyond client work, this role will expand your professional experience through recruiting initiatives, mentorship programing, efforts to generate new client engagements, and more.
• 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 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

• Excel – Understanding of formulas, data validation, macros, tables, conditional formatting
• Accounting – Working understanding of how the income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet 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

What Makes a Harris Williams Analyst

Our most successful boot camp analysts…

• Approach all tasks with humility, collegiality and enthusiasm together with teammates
• View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth
• Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates
• Learn from mentors
• Are curious self-starters
• Exhaust available resources before asking senior deal team members for guidance
• Ask questions and offer creative suggestions as you grow into the role
• Are responsive
• This is an "on-call", in-office role
• Answer emails and calls quickly
• Clarify deadlines as needed
• Find moments of levity even when working long hours
• Stay aligned with your team on active work streams and upcoming tasks
• Take pride in your work product
• 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
• Ask…