Investment Banking Summer Analyst

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Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. William Blair has delivered trusted advice for nine decades, and we continue to deepen our expertise and relationships across regions, asset classes, and markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. We are committed to our people and culture, values, clients, and local communities. What sets us apart is that we are an independent partnership, with employees who have unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

We provide advisory services, strategies, and solutions to meet clients’ evolving needs amid dynamic market conditions and varying industries. We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions. We work tirelessly to create an inclusive culture and take pride in fostering employees’ professional and personal growth.

We empower our people to bring their best thinking each day so we can deliver the tailored, thoughtful work and problem‑solving abilities that our clients expect. Equally, we are proud of our long‑term partnerships with the communities in which we live and work, a legacy we inherited from our founder. We invite you to learn about how we are seeking excellence in everything we do and empowering our clients’ success with passion, creativity, and rigor.

For more information, visit  William Blair’s investment banking group enables corporations, financial sponsors, and owner/entrepreneurs around the world to achieve their growth, liquidity, and financing objectives. Our global footprint provides opportunities to deliver highly strategic advice to market‑leading companies around the world. We provide the industry’s brightest minds with the opportunity to thrive in an energetic, entrepreneurial environment and team‑oriented culture.

As a summer analyst at William Blair you will have the opportunity to harness your potential by being part of a culture of collaboration and accountability that offers compelling work and direct client exposure from the very beginning. Your personal and professional growth will be accelerated by working alongside senior bankers who have a vested interest in your development. We know you have choices on how you spend your summer but encourage you to apply for William Blair’s 2027 Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program and be part of an organization that fosters innovation and invests in our most important asset, our people.

• Work alongside current analysts, associates, and senior bankers over the course of a 9‑week program
• Be placed into a sector coverage team (group and process dependent on location)
• Take on all functions of a full‑time analyst
  • Receive direct client exposure in a culture of collaboration and accountability
  • Work alongside and support senior bankers in research and creation of pitch materials
  • Build financial models to value potential clients
  • Research industries or sectors in targeting certain clients or industries
  • Play integral role in various deals
• Be a part of an energetic, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience a team‑oriented culture focused on client service excellence
• Be a part of a firm that is 100% owned by active partners
• Join a team that is focused on developing highly talented people who want to build a long‑term career and have an immediate impact

Throughout the 9‑week program, summer analysts are evaluated for opportunities in our full‑time class, upon graduation.

• Pursuing undergraduate bachelor’s degree with anticipated graduation between December 2027 – July 2028
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above preferred (but open to all applicants)
• Undergraduate major: all majors considered
• General understanding of accounting and finance
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• You are adaptable in an ever‑changing environment and can manage through…