M&A Analyst - Energy, Power & Infrastructure

Position Overview

Harris Williams is hiring an Analyst to join our Energy, Power & Infrastructure team in the Richmond, Virginia office. In order to be considered, you must complete all requirements listed below.

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.

Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

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.

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.

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 organizations, or work experience while completing a degree. No specific academic major is required; however, the following skillsets are desired:

• 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

Our most successful 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
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