Analyst – Financial Sponsor Coverage

Harris Williams & Co • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Harris Williams (“HW”) seeks an Analyst to join the Financial Sponsor Coverage Team located in the Richmond, VA office.

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.

Role

The Sponsor Coverage Analyst develops critical insights and analyses in support of senior Sponsor Coverage bankers and private equity (“PE”) client strategies.

Requirements

• 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 PowerPoint – Slide creation & design Data Analysis – Sorting data to identify key trends Problem solving – Able to identify trends in data and articulate the impact of those patterns
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Eligible candidates should be working towards or already possess a Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher as a prerequisite
• Submit application including both your cover letter and resume through Harris Williams’ website, www.harriswilliams.com/careers . Upload your cover letter on the "My Experience" section of the application, as a secondary file under "Resume/CV." Your application will not be considered if you do not submit all materials.
• Complete a profile with Suited which will cover your academic background, prior work experience, employment preferences, and ask a series of suitability questions. Your Suited score will be considered as a data point in addition to your resume, interactions with the firm, etc.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage HW proprietary data analyses, including buyer performance and behavior, valuation trends and observations, process dynamics, pitch activity, etc. and assist in funneling insights to both Sponsor Coverage and HW deal teams in preparation for client meetings
• Track private equity industry trends and broader macro-economic data to inform HW’s market insights.
• Leverage Excel and PowerPoint to prepare ad hoc analysis and client-ready materials, including peer comparison analyses, deal history, relationship updates, and qualitative insights in support of client meetings and origination activities.
• Collaborate with senior Sponsor Coverage bankers and HW Industry Group bankers to drive highly strategic , targeted, and efficient lead pursuit.
• Partner closely with HW ’s data services and technology teams to help optimize and inform ongoing development of key reports , as well as ad hoc projects and firm analyses in support of HW firm leadership
• Participate in a robust training program designed to build relationships, provide baseline knowledge of M&A, and prepare you for your role in the Sponsor Coverage Group.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.
• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level